Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Bolillos, or 1/4 loaf crusty Italian bread
• 6 pickling cucumbers, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 Italian Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and cut in half
• 6 ounces Panela cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• Lettuce leaves for serving

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Instructions

1. Cut the bread, with crusts, into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread on a tray to thoroughly dry, 1 to 2 hours, or dry in a 250 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes.
2. Mix the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, olives and cheese together in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and the bread cubes. Toss well, cover and chill 30 minutes. Serve cold on lettuce-lined plates.