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1 lrg Round loaf peasant bread cut 1" cubes
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1 x Shallot finely minced
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1 x Garlic clove mashed to paste
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2 tsp Grated lemon rind
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1/4 c. Balsamic vinegar
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Salt to taste
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Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
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1/2 c. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
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5 x Ripe plum tomatoes seeded, minced
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1 x Green bell pepper seeded, minced
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1 x Yellow, orange or possibly red bell pepper seeded, minced
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1 x Cucumber peeled, seeded,
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and minced
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1 med Fennel bulb trimmed, minced,
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with feathery greens (fronds) reserved
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1/2 c. Nicoise olives pitted, halved
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12 x Basil leaves shredded
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