Ingredients
- 1=lb. crusty country-style bread
- 1/3 C minced red onion
- OR
- 3-4 scallions, chopped
- 4 C (about 2 lbs.) chopped ripe tomatoes
- 1 med. sized cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 C (packed) torn basil leaves
- 1/3 C chopped Italian parsley
- 1 C pitted, chopped olives (optional)
- 1 C ricotta salata or feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 4-6 T olive oil (to taste)
- 3-4 T wine vinegar (to taste)
- big pinch of salt (omit if using feta cheese)
- pepper to taste
Directions
Note: Ricotta Salata is a dry, crumbly cheese similar to feta, but less salty.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Mollie Katzen
Submitted By: Lee.M Kaye
setters@internode,on,.net
Italian bread salad