"My sister gave me fresh tomatoes and basil, so I made a bread salad known as Panzanella. The longer it sits, the more the bread soaks up the seasonings. —Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup olive oil
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12 ounces French or ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
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4 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
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1 large English cucumber, coarsely chopped
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1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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1/2 cup Italian salad dressing