Panzanella

                                                                      
                                                 2 cups  old bread chopped into small pieces
                                                 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes( cut into big chunks)
                                                 1/2 cup  fresh basil torn into pieces
                                                 1/4 cup  olive oil
                                                 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
                                                 Salt and Pepper to taste

Use old bread for this recipe. Cut bread into cubes and keep aside. You can also tear the bread into pieces. In a bowl, add chopped tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and stir. Add the cubed bread and mix. Let it sit until the bread softens with the juice of the tomatoes and cucumbers. Don't let it sit for too long or the bread will become soggy. We enjoy tomatoes and basil, so we tend to use it liberally in the recipe. You can also add 1/2 cup chopped cucumbers and 1/2 cup chopped red onions, if you would like more vegetables in your panzanella. 


It is delicious as a first course or salad. 


Enjoy !