Tunisian Harissa Recipe

Ingredients:3 slices whole grain bread cubed,1 cup tomato juice,2 tbspoon sun dried tomatoes cut in litlle dices,8 fresh tomatoes, chopped,1 teaspoon Harissa,1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped,1 teaspoon crushed garlic,4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ,8 tbspoons extra virgin oil.

Preparation:Mix the bread, tomatoes, cucumber and garlic in a bowl. Add enough tomato juice to moisten the bread. Mix in a blender, adding more tomato juice if necessary. Add the remaining tomato juice, sun-dried tomatoes, harissa, vinegar and olive oil. Stir well and refrigerate before serving. Serve with garnishes : chopped onion, croutons, sliced olives, or whatever strikes your fancy.