Created by Galley_Wench on January 12, 2012
Step 1: Place all the bread in a large bowl.
Step 2: In small bowl mix together tomatoes, garlic paste, salt and pepper. Whisk 1/3 cup olive oil and 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar into tomato mixture. Pour mixture over bread and toss until all liquid is absorbed.
Step 3: Soak capers in small bowl with 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar for 5 minutes; drain and mix in bell pepper strips and onions.
Step 4: In large serving bowl, arrange a layer of one-third of the soaked bread. Top with one third of bell pepper mixture; then one third of tomato mixture.
Step 5: Sprinkle with one-third of optional cheese, anchovies, olives and basil. Repeat layers two more times.
Step 6: Allow salad to set at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before serving. Pass extra virgin olive oil at the table.