Panzanella (Italian Bread and Tomato Salad) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A very simple Italian salad. Ingredients:
3/4 lb day-old crusty peasant-style whole grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups) |
2 large tomatoes, trimmed and each cut into 8 wedges (about 1 pound) |
3/4 cup sliced unwaxed cucumber, pared |
1/2 cup sliced red onion |
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
10 fresh basil leaves, shredded |
Directions:
1. In a serving bowl stir together the bread, the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, oil, vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste until the salad is combined well.
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