Acquasale Pugliese

GIOVANNI'S KITCHEN
Acquasale Pugliese
Rustic, refreshing, and made for summer. A few ingredients that come together to celebrate the soul of Southern Italy.
By Giovanni Siracusa
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July 21, 2025
Acquasale Pugliese
By Giovanni Siracusa
Instructions
TOTAL TIME
10 minutes4-6 servings
This dish started as a humble meal for farmers and fishermen, but it’s still one of the most refreshing and satisfying summer dishes you will ever make.

STEP 1
Rinse all the vegetables. Cut the bread into rustic cubes or rough pieces. If it’s very hard, lightly splash with water to soften.
STEP 2
Half the cherry tomatoes, then cut each half in half again. Peel the cucumbers, slice them lengthwise, and cut into half-moon pieces about 1 cm thick.

STEP 3
In a large bowl or deep plate, combine water, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Whisk briefly to emulsify.

STEP 4
Add the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and bread directly into the bowl. Sprinkle generously with fresh oregano and toss gently to combine.

STEP 5
Let it sit for a few minutes so the bread can soak up the liquid but still hold some bite.
Serve with a glass of Gratsi White as a light lunch or chilled antipasto. It tastes like seaside simplicity and sunshine in every bite. Buon Appetito!
