Ponzonella

Yummm...We are a part of a food co-op now and we got 3 pints of cherry tomatoes this past week. I thought, "great, nobody likes tomatoes except Nate and I. How are we going to eat all these?" I pulled out a recipe I had written down a while ago and VOILA! instant success! Jake, at first glance upon sitting at the table said, "Augh! What did you do to that wonderful baquette!" Within seconds of the first bite..."Mom! You have to add this to our favorites list!" Abby, "tomatoes, at first taste are yucky but by the end they're delicious!" So, here goes, hopefully this will be as successful at your home.

5 C day old bread, cubed (or fresh baguette works too)
6 med sz tomatoes, cut in bite size pieces
1 red onion thinly sliced
1/2 C basil, chopped or shredded
1/4 C olives, kalamata or green & black or any combination

Wisk the following ingredients together, pour over the top of the salad, and toss:

1/2 C olive oil
1/4 C red wine vinegar
1/4 C lemon juice
1/4 C parsley
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Shave parmesan cheese over the top!

If you like it soggier let it sit for an hour before serving.