Tomato and Bread Salad Recipe

This salad is a traditional peasant dish from Tuscany which was created to use up bread that was several days old. It is best made with sun ripened tomatoes.

Ingredients:

400 g/ 14 oz/ 3 1/2 cups
4
1

For the dressing:
60 ml/ 4 tbsp
30 ml/ 2 tbsp

stale white or brown bread or rolls
large tomatoes
large red onion, or 6 spring onions

extra virgin olive oil
white wine vinegar
salt and ground black pepper

Method:

1. Cut the bread or rolls into thick slices. Place in a shallow bowl, and soak with cold water. Leave for at least 30 minutes.

2. Cut the tomatoes into chunks. Place in a serving bowl. Finely slice the onion or spring onions, and add them. Squeeze the water out of the bread and add the bread to the onions and tomatoes.

3. Make a dressing with the oil and vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour it over the salad and mix well. Allow to stand in a cool place for at least 2 hours before serving, garnished with the basil.

SERVES 4

 

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