Panzanella Salad Classic Tuscan Bread Salad Food

PANZANELLA (TUSCAN BREAD SALAD)

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers leaving some green skin in alternating strips; slice as thinly as possible. Slice onions as thinly as possible. In a colander, toss cucumber and onion slices with 2 teaspoons salt. Weight with a plate and let drain 20 minutes. Quarter, then thinly slice tomatoes.
• In a large bowl of cold water soak staled bread just until it loses its firmness and becomes spongy, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If you have let your bread get stale for less than 2 days, just run it briefly under cold, running water.) Using your hands, gently squeeze out water without compacting bread too much. Tear into pieces about 1/2-inch wide and 3-inches long.
• In a large bowl combine soaked bread, cucumbers and onions, tomatoes, basil, oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

PANZANELLA: TUSCAN BREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Submerge the slices of day-old Tuscan-style bread in a bowl of water.
• Use your hands to squeeze out all the water that the bread has absorbed. Break up the bread into small pieces and put into a large bowl.
• Squeeze the cherry tomato juices into a small bowl before adding the tomato halves to the bread mixture.
• Add the red onion, olive oil, and red wine vinegar to the bowl.
• Tear up the basil leaves and toss into the salad mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss well.
• Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for a few hours for all the flavors to come together.

CLASSIC PANZANELLA SALAD (TUSCAN-STYLE TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD) RECIPE

Steps:

• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and adjust rack to center position. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes, until crisp and firm but not browned. Remove from oven and let cool.

TUSCAN PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix all ingredients except vinaigrette.
• Add vinaigrette; toss until coated.
• Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese.

PANZANELLA (ITALIAN BREAD SALAD)

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic and basil.
• Drizzle with the 1/2 cup olive oil and the 3 tblsps vinegar, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
• Place half of the bread in a wide, shallow bowl.
• Spoon half of the tomato mixture over the bread.
• Layer the remaining bread on top and then the remaining tomato mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Just before serving, toss the salad and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
• If the bread seems dry, add a little oil or vinegar.
• Serve immediately.