1    Loaf (1 pound) Italian
-bread, cut into 1-inch
-thick slices
2 lg Tomatoes, cut into medium
-dice
2 tb Red wine vinegar
1/3 c  Olive oil
1/4 c  Minced basil
Salt and ground black pepper

Dip each slice of bread into a large bowl of cold water, then transfer to a
colander set aside in the sink; let drain for 15 minutes. Gently squeeze
each slice of bread to remove excess water, then cut the slices into medium
dice.

Transfer bread cubes to a large nonreactive bowl. Add the remaining
ingredients including 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss the
ingredients to combine. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve. Makes 8
servings.