Recipes from Italy :: Italian Vegetable Side Dishes
This is best if you use very ripe tomatoes. 4 c. 1-in. pieces stale Italian or French bread
2 med. tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 med. green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 c. snipped fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley
1/3 c. olive oil
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper Mix bread, tomatoes, garlic, green pepper, basil and parsley. Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container. Pour over bread mixture; toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish with Kalamata or Greek olives if desired.
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