Panzanella

Ingredients

• 1 loaf very crusty Italian bread
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 assorted tomatoes (heirlooms, etc.), cut into wedges
• 1 cucumber, halved, seeded and cut into wedges
• 1/2 red onion, cut into wedges
• 20 to 25 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade, plus whole leaves, for serving
• Parmesan shavings, for topping
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper