Cucumber and Bread Salad

Cucumber and Bread Salad

Course :	Cucumbers
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

		---CROUTONS
1/4	loaf	loaf crust Italian bread
3	Tablespoons	extra-virgin olive oil
1	teaspoon	Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
		---SALAD
6	medium	pickling cucumbers -- peeled and cut in
1	small	red onion -- sliced thin
3	medium	Roma tomatoes -- seeds removed, in
1/4	cup	green olives -- pitted and cut in
1/4	cup	red wine vinegar
1/4	cup	extra-virgin olive oil
1/2	bunch	flat-leaf parsley -- leaves only,
3/4	teaspoon	sea salt
1/2	teaspoon	greshly ground black pepper
1	bunch	Lettuce leaves for serving

Preparation:

Cut bread, with crusts, into half-inch cubes. Heat large skillet over medium heat and add 3 Tbs. olive oil. When quite hot, add bread cubes and sprinkle with a pinch of the sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Reduce heat to low; stir frequently for about 10-12 min. or until golden brown on all sides and dried crispy. In bowl, mix together cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, olives. Add remaining ingredients except bread cubes. Toss well, cover and chill 30 min. Add bread. Arrange lettuce on six plates; spoon salad on top.