Panzanella (Stale Bread Summer Entree)

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8 ounces stale bread (3 to 4 days old), sliced*

Cold water, as needed

4 vine-ripened tomatoes or Roma tomatoes, chopped

1 small red onion, chopped medium fine

1 European cucumber, halved and sliced into half moons 

2 handfuls fresh basil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

Red wine vinegar

Extra-virgin olive oil