Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
Sep 17th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Basil, Featured, Herbs, Recipes, SaladsThis is a great way to use up any leftover tomatoes or cucumbers in the garden (not to mention a perfect use for stale bread). This gets better the longer the flavors are allowed to infuse!
INGREDIENTS
-Vinaigrette dressing (something like a lemon-garlic would be great for this)
-9 cups day-old bread (French, etc.), torn into large pieces
-2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, large diced
-1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
-2 medium cucumbers, halved lengthwise and large diced
-1 packed cup fresh basil leaves, torn into large pieces
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine half the vinaigrette with the bread, tossing to coat well. Set it aside at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients along with the remaining vinaigrette and mix well. Add salt and fresh pepper, then let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to meld the flavors before serving.
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