panzanella salad

Long Island, NY
Updated on Aug 5, 2010

This is a very popular recipe among my foodie friends! I never heard of it til they mentioned it to me, so I tried it and it was DELICIOUS! All my guests loved it too! Its basically a seasoned bread salad...no lettuce! But oh so tasty! I added my photo.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 cups day old italian bread, torn into bite size pieces
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • - salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves minced garlic-fresh
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 3/4 cup sliced red onions
  • 10 - basil leaves-shredded
  • 1/2 cup pitted and halved green olives
  • 1/4 cup pitted and halved manzanilla olives
  • 1/2 cup sliced, marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into bite size pieces

How To Make panzanella salad

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, toss bread with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Lay bread on a baking sheet, and toast in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes; allow to cool slightly.
  • Step 3
    While the bread is in the oven, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Step 4
    Gently toss together the bread, and all remaining ingredients.
  • Step 5
    Toss with the vinaigrette and let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

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