Zuppa matta (bread salad with tomatoes, fenne

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 1\" thick slices stale bread
1 Red onion, finely sliced & soaked in cold water for 1 to 2 hours
2 Ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 Cucumber, peeled & sliced
2 Celery ribs, finely sliced
1 Fennel bulb, quartered & finely sliced
1 Red bell pepper, ribs & seed removed, finely diced
1 Handful radishes, sliced
2 Handful small black olivesi in brine
12 Basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons Olive oil
Salt & pepper

Directions

Soak the slices of bread in cold water to cover until moist, 10 to 15 minutes. Squeeze each slice between your fingers to get rid of extra moisture. Tear into small chunks. Place the bread in a large bowl & add the onion, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, fennel, pepper, radishes, olives & basil leaves. Mix the vinegar & oil, add lots of salt & pepper. Pour over salad & serve at rom temperature.

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