Tuna Bread Salad by Mom

When I was in Italy, many years ago, we had a bread salad. I loved it but forgot about it. Then I saw this on Ten Dollar Dinners and we made it last weekend (It only cost about $5). We changed her recipe a little. It was great. Even Dad liked it.

From Ten Dollar Dinners
Prep Time:15 min
Level: Easy
Serves: 4 servings.

Ingredients
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 peeled and diced cucumber (This was not in the recipe, but I added it.)
Salt and pepper
1 can great Northern white beans, drained
1 (5 to 6-ounce) can tuna, packed in oil, drained
1 shallot, thinly sliced (I didn't use this)
1 can olives, drained
1/2 long baguette, cut into cubes (slightly stale works great)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (I doubled this)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (I doubled this)
3 tablespoons olive oil (I doubled this)
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil leaves (or oregano)(I didn't use this)

Directions
In medium serving bowl, add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes before adding the cucumbers, beans, tuna, shallots and olives. Just before serving, mix in the bread cubes and combine gently. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar and salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle in the oil, whisking to blend. Pour over the salad just before serving. Add the basil and toss. Taste for seasoning before serving.