Before all the basil is gone, try this Summer salad. It is a traditional Tuscan dish that is simple and easy to prepare. Use the best oil and the freshest tomatoes and the results will be phenomenal…
Ingredients:
1Lb bread
1 Red onion
2 Lb. fresh peeled tomatoes
½ Cup extra virgin olive oil
4 Teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/3 Cup water
Basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Cut the bread in 1’ cubes. Stale bread works better. You can choose any kind of bread you like, but bread without big bubbles is preferable.
Place the bread in the oven at 150F. for one hour or until dry. Let it cool down.
Place the bread in a large serving bowl sprinkle with the water. Prepare the olive oil and vinegar vinaigrette. Cut the onion very thinly. Peel and dice the tomatoes. Add all the ingredients in the bowl with the bread and shred some basil in it. Mix and let rest for twenty minutes.
Serve with a little freshly ground black pepper and an additional sprinkle of extra virgin olive oil.
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