Serves6
- Active Time:15 min
- Start to Finish:25 min
ADAPTED FROM VARIS AND FABIOLA VENTURI, LA BOTTEGA DI CHIASSAIA
March 2009
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6
(1-inch-thick) slices very stale Italian country bread (preferably salt free; about 1/2 lb)
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2 to 3
medium tomatoes, chopped
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1
small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
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1
cup
loosely packed basil leaves, torn or coarsely chopped
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1/4
cup
olive oil, or to taste
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2
tablespoons
red-wine vinegar
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Soak bread in cold water to cover 10 minutes. Working with a handful at a time, squeeze as much water as possible from bread and coarsely crumble into a serving bowl (you should have about 4 cups).
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Gently toss with tomatoes, onion, and basil, then drizzle with oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
