1 loaf crusty Italian bread
4 tomatoes, cut into lg. chunks
1 med. white onion, thinly sliced
1 c. black olives
1/2 c. fresh basil leaves
1/2 c. olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut bread into 1 1/2" cubes to make about 4 cups. Spread bread in single layer on baking sheet and toast until very dry, crusty, but barely browned, about 12 minutes. Place bread in large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion, olives and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly. Makes 6 to 8 servings.