Panzanella Salad

Name: Panzanella Salad
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200g Country crusty bread (1 to 2 days old); 3 Large tomatoes; 1 Cucumber; 1 Small red onion; 175ml Olive oil; 2-3 tbsp Red wine vinegar; 1 Small bunch of basil (shredded); 1 Jar of 290g of kalamata olives (optional); Salt & pepper

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Cook: 40 mins

Serves: 6

Italian Main Course

Ingredients

200g Country crusty bread (1 to 2 days old)
3 Large tomatoes
1 Cucumber
1 Small red onion
175ml Olive oil
2-3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
1 Small bunch of basil (shredded)
1 Jar of 290g of kalamata olives (optional)
Salt & pepper

Accompaniment

Description

I love this salad which makes good use of left over bread. Any country crusty type bread around 2 day old, slightly past its best works great here.

Method

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1. Cut the bread into 2.5cm (1 inch) cubes.

2. Cut each tomatoes in 8 slices.

3. Cut cucumber in 1cm (1/2 inch) cubes.

4. Slice red onion finely.

5. Mix all the vegetables and the bread in a large salad bowl.

6. In a separate bowl prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Add the dressing to the vegetable and bread mix. Toss well so that the bread is well coated.

8. Add olives plus shredded basil. Toss well to mix.

9. Let rest for 30mins before serving.