Serves: 4
Total Calories: 410

6 to 8 slices day old country-style Italian breads
1/2 cup water
2 ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
2 ribs tender celery, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into bits
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 Place the bread in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with the water. Let stand 1 hour. Squeeze out the excess water, and wipe out the bowl. Tear the bread into bits, returning them to the bowl.

2 Add the tomatoes, celery, onion, and basil. Toss well. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again. Cover and let stand in a cool place 1 hour.

3 Toss the salad, and taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately.

From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 410
Calories from Fat: 308

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