Tuna Conserva with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Capers and Bread Recipe

• 1/2 pound country bread or baked pizza dough
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Persian cucumbers or 1 English (hothouse) cucumber
• 1 pound tomatoes, cored and quartered
• 1 tablespoon salt-packed capers, soaked and chopped
• 5 basil leaves, coarsely torn
• Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup tuna conserva or high quality olive oil-packed tuna, drained

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F
2. Tear the bread into large bit-sized pieces.
3. In a large bowl, toss the bread with about 1/2 cup of the olive oil, coating the bread evenly.
4. Spread the pieces in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes, or just enough for the bread to turn slightly golden but not as crunchy as croutons.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool.
6. Slice off a piece of cucumber and taste it.
7. If the skin is bitter, peel the cucumbers.
8. Otherwise, keep the peel.
9. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon.
10. Cut into chunks about the same size as the tomatoes.
11. Place the tomatoes and cucumbers in a large bowl, add the capers and basil, and season with a pinch of salt.
12. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and the vinegar over the mixture and toss thoroughly.
13. Add the tuna and bread and toss again just until incorporated.
14. Arrange the salad on a platter and serve immediately.

country bread, extra virgin olive oil, cucumbers, tomatoes, salt, basil, kosher salt, red wine vinegar, tuna conserva

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/tuna-conserva-with-tomatoes-cucumbers-capers-and-bread-736 (may not work)