Panzanella (Bread Salad)
You can never have too many Mediterranean recipes, so give Panzanella (Bread Salad) a try. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 98 calories, 1g of protein, and 9g of fat. For 51 cents per serving, this recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 7100 people have made this recipe and would make it again. If you have basil leaves, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. It is brought to you by A Family Feast . It is a good option if you're following a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 77%, which is good. Similar recipes include Panzanella Bread Salad, Caprese Panzanella (Bread Salad), and Panzanella (Tomato and Bread) Salad.
Servings: 12
Preparation duration: 20 minutes
Cooking duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
20 large basil leaves, roughly chopped
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 small boule (or half of a large boule) cut into 1-inch cubes (approximately 6 cups)
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and cut into ½ inch slices
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
½ small red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
2 large, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
Equipment:
frying pan
whisk
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil and then add the bread cubes. Sprinkle with salt and cook over medium heat, tossing frequently, until the bread is toasted and golden brown (about 7-10 minutes.) Remove from the heat and set aside.In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette and whisk together until well blended.About 30 minutes before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber slices, red and yellow peppers, onion, basil and capers.Add the bread cubes and vinaigrette and toss to coat.Allow the bread to sit for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Step by step:
1. In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil and then add the bread cubes. Sprinkle with salt and cook over medium heat, tossing frequently, until the bread is toasted and golden brown (about 7-10 minutes.)
2. Remove from the heat and set aside.In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette and whisk together until well blended.About 30 minutes before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber slices, red and yellow peppers, onion, basil and capers.
3. Add the bread cubes and vinaigrette and toss to coat.Allow the bread to sit for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
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