Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 small clov garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 4 cups diced seeded tomatoes, (1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 cups cubed whole-wheat country bread, (5 ounces), crusts removed
• 1/4 cup thinly slivered red onion
• 3 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoon capers, rinsed
• 4 4-1/2-ounc sardines, (see Ingredient note), optional

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Cooking Directions

Step 1

Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, bread, onion, basil and capers. Toss to combine. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow it to absorb the dressing's flavors, stirring occasionally. Serve at room temperature.