peasant bread, tomato and basil salad

Ingredients

• - 1/2 loaf (about 8 oz) 2 day old italian bread, crusts removed, sliced and cut into 1 inch squares
• - 3/4 lb. italian plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• - 1 small cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• - 6 thin slices red onion, separated into rings
• - 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• - dressing:
• - 1/4 cup olive oil
• - 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• - 1/4 cup tomato juice
• - 1/4 cup minced green onions
• - salt and pepper to taste