panzanella

(3 RATINGS)
41 Pinches
Mission Viejo, CA
Updated on May 11, 2012

From Church Suppers. Sometimes, I'll add pitted Kalamata olives to this salad.

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Ingredients

  • - 6 medium tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch thick cubes
  • - 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • - 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
  • - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • - 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - 4 slices day old bread, 1/2 inch thick, wheat, sourdough, italian

How To Make panzanella

  • Step 1
    IN large bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, basil, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and set aside at room temperature for at least 1 hour but no more than 2.
  • Step 2
    Grill broil or toast the bread. Cut into 12 inch cubes and add to tomato mixture. Toss gently til well mixed.
  • Step 3
    . Let stand for 15 minutes before serving so that the bread will absorb the juice. Taste. Add more oil, salt or pepper if needed.

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