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Simple Italian Panzanella Bread Salad

This Panzanella Salad is a great way to celebrate the finest ingredients of the summer season and make use of leftover bread.

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Ingredients

number of servings
6
  • 1 lb stale Italian bread, cut into bite-size cubes Added to
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks Added to
  • 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped Added to
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced Added to
  • 1 volume of fresh basil leaves, torn Added to
  • 34 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Added to
  • 14 Cup red wine vinegar Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

Place your stale bread cubes on a large baking sheet or plate to dry out. From experience, if you don't have stale bread, you can toast the cubes in your oven at a low temperature like 275 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. But don't let them brown like croutons, they should just dry out.

2. Step

Put the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and sliced onions into a large bowl. Toss them well. Now, add your bread cubes and torn basil leaves into the mix.

3. Step

In another smaller bowl, whisk together your extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Trust me on the choice of the oil and vinegar. The extra virgin olive oil gives a fruity flavor, while the red wine vinegar gives it a flavorful kick.

4. Step

Drizzle this vinaigrette mixture over the salad ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Always remember to season to your own taste and dietary needs.

5. Step

Mix the salad well and let it sit for about 30 minutes to let the flavors join hands. This 'marinating' will give your salad a unique, rich flavor that’s intensely satisfying.

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