Peasant Salad

Ingredients

• 4 medium sized tomatoes
• 2/3 c. olive oil
• 2 medium cucumbers (about 10 oz. each)
• 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 large yellow pepper
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 medium sized red onion
• 1 (12 oz.) loaf Italian bread
• 1/4 c. lightly packed chopped basil leaves
• 1/2 c. Mediterranean olives
• 2 Tbsp. capers, drained
• 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
• fresh basil sprig (for garnish)