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Classic Tuscan Bread Salad

• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut 1/4-inch thick on the diagonal
• 3-4 stalks celery, cut 1/4-inch thick on the diagonal
• 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 6 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups day old rustic bread, crust removed, cubed
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil

Combine cucumbers, celery, onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add vinegar, salt and pepper; refrigerate for one hour. Add bread and soak for 10 minutes. Add basil. Drizzle with olive oil, mix and serve.

Option: Drizzle olive oil on each serving at the table.