Title: Bread salad with tomatoes and basil
 Categories: Ethnic, Breads
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      1    Loaf (1 pound) Italian
           -bread, cut into 1-inch
           -thick slices
      2 lg Tomatoes, cut into medium
           -dice
      2 tb Red wine vinegar
    1/3 c  Olive oil
    1/4 c  Minced basil
           Salt and ground black pepper
 
  Dip each slice of bread into a large bowl of cold water, then
  transfer to a colander set aside in the sink; let drain for 15
  minutes. Gently squeeze each slice of bread to remove excess water,
  then cut the slices into medium dice.
  
  Transfer bread cubes to a large nonreactive bowl.  Add the remaining
  ingredients including 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss
  the ingredients to combine. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve. Makes 8
  servings.