Simple Bread Salad - Tomato and Bread Salad

• 4 cups (950 ml) fresh tomatoes diced into 1/2-inch pieces (1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg)., about 5 medium tomatoes)
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) slivered red onion
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) each olive oil
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground black pepper
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded fresh basil
• 6 cups (1425 ml) day-old dense, crusty bread cut or torn into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 lb (.2 kg).)
• parmesan cheese, optional

1. Combine all ingredients except bread in a large bowl; let stand for flavors to develop, about 10 minutes.
2. Add bread; toss well to coat.
3. If bread seems dry, sprinkle with an additional tbsp or two of water.
4. Salad will hold several hours at room temperature before serving.

tomatoes, slivered red onion, water, olive oil, white wine vinegar, ground black pepper, salt, sugar, fresh basil, crusty bread, parmesan cheese

Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/0010E9 (may not work)