Peasant Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. olive oil
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. lightly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 Tbsp. capers
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 medium-size tomatoes
2 medium-size cucumbers
1 large yellow pepper
1 medium red onion
1 (12 oz.) loaf Italian bread
1/2 c. Kalamata olives
fresh basil sprig (for garnish)

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, basil, capers, salt, pepper and garlic.
Cut tomatoes, cukes, yellow pepper and red onion into bite-size pieces.
Add vegetables to bowl with dressing; toss well.