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		Tuscan Bread Salad
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: 6 - 8 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								| 4 | cups | day or two old bread cubes (about 1/2 pounds) | 
						
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								| 1 1/2 | pounds | ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped | 
						
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								| 1 |  | red onion, thinly sliced | 
						
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								| 1/2 |  | cucumber, peeled and cubed | 
						
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								| 2 | ribs | celery hearts, cubed | 
						
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								| 1/2 | cup | loosely packed fresh basil leaves | 
						
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								| 3 | cloves | garlic, minced | 
						
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								| 1 | cup | green olives, pitted, drained and halved | 
						
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								| 1-2 | tablespoons | red wine vinegar | 
						
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								|  |  | Fine sea salt to taste | 
						
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								| 4 | Tablespoons | extra virgin olive oil | 
						
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								|  |  | Freshly ground black pepper | 
						
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			Directions:
			Place the bread cubes in a large bowl.  Add tomatoes, onion, cucumber, celery and basil; toss gently.  Add garlic and green olives.    
Sprinkle with vinegar and salt; toss gently to blend.  Drizzle oil over the salad.  Sprinkle with pepper.  Toss again.    
Set aside for 30 minutes to allow bread to absorb the dressing.
		 
	
	
	
		
			
			Source:  Patricia Wells-Trattoria 
		 
	
	
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	Main Street Market Recipes
	https://www.mainstmarket.org/Recipes/Detail/2607/