Zuppa Matta

Zuppa Matta 

4 1" thick slices stale bread

1 Red onion, finely sliced &

-- soaked in cold water for

-- 1 to 2 hours

2 Ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced

1 Cucumber, peeled ; sliced

2 Celery ribs, finely sliced

1 Fennel bulb, quartered ;

-- finely sliced

1 Red bell pepper, ribs ; seed

-- removed, finely diced

1 Handful radishes, sliced

2 Handful small black olives in brine

12 Basil leaves, torn

2 tb Red wine vinegar

6 tb Olive oil

Salt ; pepper



Soak the slices of bread in cold water to cover until moist, 10 to 15

minutes. Squeeze each slice between your fingers to get rid of extra

moisture. Tear into small chunks.

Place the bread in a large bowl ; add the onion, tomatoes, cucumber,

celery, fennel, pepper, radishes, olives ; basil leaves. Mix the

vinegar ; oil, add lots of salt ; pepper. Pour over

salad ; serve at

room temperature.