Panzanella (Bread Salad)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 slice rustic bread
• 2 tomatoes, ripened
• 1 red onion
• 1 piece of leek
• 1 telegraph cucumber
• 1 Mozzarella cheese
• 1 sprig basil
• extra virgin olive oil to taste
• vinegar to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

1. Cut the bread into slices and soak in cold water for a couple of minutes.
2. Once heavy with water, remove a little bread at a time and squeeze out excess water using your hands.
3. Then break apart into small, dry crumbs.
4. Place in a salad bowl and add tomatoes, cucumbers and sliced onion and basil leaves.
5. Dress with oil, salt and pepper and move to a cool place.
6. When it is time to serve, add a splash of wine vinegar.