Italian Panzanella

Fresh Tuscan salad with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 200 g stale bread
• 4 large tomato
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 medium red onion
• 15 leaves basil
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Method

1. Cube stale bread and soak in water for 10 minutes.
2. Cut tomatoes and cucumber into chunks.
3. Slice onion thinly, combine with vegetables and bread.
4. Dress with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and basil.

Chef's tips

• Use the ripest tomatoes for best flavor.
• Chill before serving for enhanced taste.