Bread salad with tomatoes (Panzanella)

Improvisations with the addition of olives, anchovies or canned tuna to the salad are quite welcome.

Ingredients

• Homemade white bread - 220 g
• Olive oil - 0.25 cups plus 2 tbsp. l.
• Large tomatoes - 3 pcs.
• Cucumber - 1 pc.
• Fresh basil - 0.25 cup
• Wine vinegar, red - 1 tbsp. l.
• Salt
• Ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the grill (top of the oven) to medium heat. Cut the bread into 2 cm slices, brush both sides with olive oil (2 tablespoons). Grill for 3-4 minutes. Cool and cut into large cubes.
2. Cut tomatoes and peeled cucumbers into 2 cm cubes. Mix vegetables with bread and torn basil leaves. Drizzle salad with vinegar; drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Mix and serve. Bon appetit!