Salads : Italian Tomato and Bread Salad

• 8 ounces stale country bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
  
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water, depending on dryness of bread
  
• 3 ripe tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
  
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  
• 1 cup diced cucumber
  
• 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves
  
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped arugula or parsley
  
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon TABASCO® brand Garlic Pepper Sauce
  
• Salt and black pepper to taste
  

Place bread in a large bowl and sprinkle with enough water to moisten without making soggy. Add tomatoes, onion, cucumber, basil and arugula and toss.

Combine olive oil, vinegar and TABASCO^® Garlic Sauce in a small bowl and mix well; drizzle over salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss again. Let stand about 30 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 servings.