Directions

1. Prepare the bread: Cut the stale bread into cubes and moisten slightly in a bowl with a little water. Then squeeze the bread to remove excess water.

2. toast your bread in a pan with olive oil until golden brown.

3. Prepare the vegetables: Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and capsicum and place in a large bowl.

4. Add the bread: Add the bread pieces, chopped garlic and basil to the vegetables in the bowl.

5. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Flavour with salt and pepper.

6. Mix together: Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything well so that the bread soaks up the dressing.

7. Leave to infuse: Leave the salad to infuse for about 30 minutes so that the flavours combine well.

8. Serve: Garnish with black olives and capers to taste and serve.

9. Buon appetito!