Panzanella - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 to 8 thick slices day-old rustic-style bread
cold water
8 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced into crescents
8 green onions, chopped
1/2 c. finely shredded and lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 c. olive oil
1/3 c. balsamic vinegar or juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Dunk bread into bowl of cold water.
Squeeze well and tear into bite size pieces.
In a serving bowl, toss bread and remaining ingredients.
Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer.