CLASSIC PANZANELLA
This salad originated in Tuscany as a tasty way to use the last scraps of stale bread. In this classic recipe, slices of bread are briefly soaked in cold water, squeezed dry, and added to roughly chopped tomatoes, other vegetables, olive oil, and vinegar.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a bowl with enough cold water to cover onion slices. Let onion soak about 30 minutes, changing the water three or four times. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl or dish. Cover bread with cold water, and let stand until the bread is softened and heavy with water, about 10 minutes.
- Squeeze the bread between your palms to remove as much water as possible.
- Arrange bread on a double layer of paper towels. Cover with another double layer of paper towels, and press down to extract any remaining water. Remove top layer of towels, and sprinkle bread with about 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside for 5 minutes. Using fingers, pluck bread into bite-size pieces, and transfer to the dish containing the onions.
- Add the tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Drizzle the oil and vinegar over the salad; season with salt and pepper.
- Tear the basil leaves in half; add to the bowl. Gently toss to combine. Set aside in a cool place, 30 to 45 minutes. Toss, and serve.
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Nahid Sheikh
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up summer produce.
Tabitha Wheatley
[email protected]This is the perfect salad to take to a potluck or picnic.
Safal Bharati
[email protected]I love the versatility of this salad. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.
Janab Hamdani
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover bread.
Bernadette Linnane
[email protected]This is my new favorite summer salad. It's so light and refreshing.
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[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved it!
Nayem Hossen
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make salad that's perfect for any occasion.
Jahgianni Anderson
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the croutons and the dressing.
Stanley Osazee
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow. I was able to make this salad in just a few minutes.
Tayaba Asif
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and basil all work so well together.
Batoma Jolie
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day.
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[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It made it a more complete meal.
Brian Odiwuor
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of bread going stale in my kitchen, so this is a perfect way to use it up.
Rorsheed Wasiu
[email protected]I love panzanella salad! It's so versatile and can be made with a variety of ingredients. This recipe is a great starting point.
Laxman Dhakal
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors were amazing and the salad was so easy to make.
Waleed Montasser
[email protected]This was the perfect summer salad! It was light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The combination of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and basil was perfect.