Tomato-Herb Bread Salad

Name: Tomato-Herb Bread Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Eight servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 5 large ripe tomatoes, cut into small dice; 8 stalks of celery, peeled and cut into small dice; 10 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 cup coarsely chopped basil leaves; 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley; 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 large loaf stale, crusty French or Italian bread

By Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:Eight servings

5large ripe tomatoes, cut into small dice
8stalks of celery, peeled and cut into small dice
10scallions, thinly sliced
2teaspoons grated lemon zest
3cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1cup coarsely chopped basil leaves
¼cup chopped Italian parsley
¼cup chopped mint leaves
2tablespoons olive oil
2½tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1large loaf stale, crusty French or Italian bread

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Preparation

Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, celery, scallions, lemon zest, garlic, basil, parsley and mint. Add the olive oil, white-wine vinegar, salt and pepper and mix well.
Step 2
Slice the bread in half lengthwise. Pour on enough water to completely moisten the bread. Let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess water. Finely chop the bread and toss it in the salad. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve at room temperature.