Panzanella With Feta And Basil Food

BASIL-TUNA PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Put the bread cubes in a large bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, celery, chickpeas, cucumbers, tuna and capers and toss to combine.
• Whisk the vinegar and Dijon mustard together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the oil.
• Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and toss again.

GREEK PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread cubes and sprinkle with salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes, until nicely browned. Add more olive oil as needed.
• Place the cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
• For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a small bowl. While still whisking, add the olive oil and make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta, olives and bread cubes and mix together lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

SHEET PAN PANZANELLA WITH FETA AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place the bread, tomatoes, onions and red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers on a sheet pan, drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake until the veggies are shriveled and just start to blister a little, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing. Combine the vinegar, honey, lemon juice, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and salt and pepper to taste in a jar, cover tightly and shake until emulsified.
• When the veggies are done, scatter the olives, cucumbers and basil leaves on top. Drizzle with the dressing, top with the feta and serve.

PANZANELLA WITH MOZZARELLA AND HERBS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spread the bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons oil and a pinch of salt. Bake until they are dried out and pale golden brown at the edges, about 7 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
• Cut tomatoes into bite-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add mozzarella, onions, garlic paste, 1 tablespoon vinegar, oregano or thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes if using. Toss to coat and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, the mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and some black pepper to taste. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil until the mixture is thickened. Stir in cucumbers, basil and parsley.
• Add bread cubes, cucumber mixture and capers to the tomatoes and toss well. Let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours before serving. Toss with a little more olive oil, vinegar and salt if needed just before serving.