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Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)

This salad is a great way to use up leftover or slightly stale bread. The original is typically made with red wine vinegar and the saltless bread found throughout Tuscany. Our version has a light lemon vinaigrette and cucumbers for an added dimension and some crunch. What to buy: Pull out your best extra-virgin olive oil for this recipe, as the quality becomes apparent after the first bite.

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Ingredients

number of servings
1
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Added to
  • 14 Cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Added to
  • 6 anchovies finely chopped Added to
  • 3 medium garlic cloves finely chopped Added to
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt Added to
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Added to
  • 34 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Added to
  • 8 ounce day old italian bread torn into large pieces Added to
  • 2 lb ripe tomatoes large dice Added to
  • 12 Cup thinly sliced tropea onions or a sweet onion such as maui or vidalia Added to
  • 1 lb english cucumbers halved lengthwise and cut into large dice Added to
  • 1 Cup packed fresh basil leaves torn into large pieces Added to
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Directions

75 min.
1. Step

Place all of the ingredients except the oil in a medium nonreactive bowl, stir to combine, and let sit for 5 minutes. Then, while whisking continuously, add the oil in a slow, steady stream until it’s fully incorporated.

2. Step

Place the bread in a large bowl and add half of the vinaigrette. Toss to coat well, then set aside at room temperature for about 0 minutes.

3. Step

Meanwhile, place the tomatoes, onions, and cucumber in a separate large bowl and add the remaining vinaigrette. Toss to coat well, then set aside at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

4. Step

Add the vegetables and the basil to the bread and mix until evenly combined. Taste and season salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve at room temperature.

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