New Recipes Classic Panzanella - ★Cooking Recipes★

This Italian favourite is like a bread salad with tomatoes, red onion, basil and a simple dressing.
Directions for: Classic Panzanella

Ingredients

5 cups good-quality crusty bread (about 1/2 of a 7-inch round loaf)

6 medium-ripe tomatoes, cored cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Kosher saltand freshly ground black pepper

6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

3 Tbsp sherry vinegar

cup thinly sliced red onion

1 cup basil leaves, torn

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Arrange the bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until dried out but not toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.

2. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a colander and toss them with 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand 20 minutes, discard any juices that drain out.

3. Whisk the olive oil and vinegar together in a large bowl. Add the bread, tomatoes, onion, and basil and toss to coat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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