Bread and Tomato Salad

Don't know what to do with bread that's gone a bit old, dry and stale? Look no further. Here is a nice salad, that works particularly well in hot weather.
There is an Italian version of it, called Panzanella - but I wouldn't claim mine is particularly Mediterranean.

What you need

• a few slices of bread
• cherry tomatoes
• cucumber
• parmesan
• pepper - and if you like - chilli
• pepper, salt, sugar
• 1 lemon
• bacon
• oil (olive or sunflower)

Variations

You can also add different flavours. E.g.

• anchovies instead of bacon
• capers
• olives
• basil leaves

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• frying pan

How you do it

• cut the bacon into little cubes and fry in the frying pan until golden brown. Put aside to let cool down.
• cut the bread into little cubes. Put into mixing bowl
• cut the cherry tomatoes into halves and add to the bread
• cut the cucumber into little slices/cubes and put into the bowl
• cut the pepper halfway, remove the seeds and cut into thin slices. Add to the mix
• grate the parmesan and add to the mix
• add the fried/cooled bacon

Dressing

• juice 1 lemon
• add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the juice
• add a bit of salt and pepper
• add 3 tablespoons of oil 
• mix well

Finally: pour the dressing over the bread/veggie in the bowl and mix.