Ingredients:
1/2 pound day old sourdough bread, crust removed and sliced
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, with slices cut into quarters
6-1/4-ounce can white tuna packed in water drained and flaked
1 cup pitted black olives
1 cup coarsely chopped basil leaves
Dressing:
3 cloves minced garlic
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt to taste
1/3 cup olive oil
Procedure:
1. Place bread slices in a medium bowl and cover with water.
2. Let soak for 5 minutes.
3. Squeeze out the excess water well.
4. Crumble the bread into salad bowl.
5. Add tomatoes, onion, tuna, olives and basil to the bread. Set aside.
6. In a food processor or small bowl, combine together garlic, vinegar and salt. Add olive oil in a stream and whisk until emulsified.
7. Toss with the salad and serve at room temperature.
Serves six people.
