Also known as Panzanella salad, this Italian salad has the many flavors of fresh tomatoes, red onions, basil, sugar and more.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh tomatoes (about 5 medium), diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup red onion, slivered
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, shredded
• 6 cups day-old dense, crusty bread torn into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 pound)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except bread in a large bowl. Let stand 10 minutes for flavors to blend.
2. Add bread; toss well. If bread seems dry sprinkle with one or two tablespoons more water.

Serves 10

Modified from original source: California Tomato Commission at http://www.eatcatomatoes.org/Consumer, accessed July 5, 2006