Panzanella

Ingredients

• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
• 1 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into small pieces
• 6 -8 slices thick country bread, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 clove garlic, very finely minced
• 2 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces