ITALIAN BREAD SALAD

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Choose a mix of many-colored heirloom tomatoes for this Italian bread salad, also known as panzanella. Italian country bread makes the salad a little heartier than most.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into thick wedges
1 English cucumber, peeled in strips, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 small bulb fennel, stalks removed, bulb halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
4 1/2-inch-thick slices whole-wheat country bread
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
4 ounces ricotta salata cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, cucumber, fennel, onion, and olives. Toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Heat broiler with rack set 4 inches from heat. On a baking sheet, toast bread until light brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes a side. Place the bread on a work surface and rub cut side of garlic against bread. Discard garlic. Cut bread into 2-inch pieces.
  • To serve: Place bread in four shallow bowls. Top with tomato salad and scatter basil and cheese over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 13 g

Vivek Prabhat Khanal
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Abduraham Paktiawal
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This salad is a must-try for any Italian food lover.


Sanyaolu Oluwaseun
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This is my favorite bread salad recipe.


Shoaibmaroof Shoaibmaroof
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Donbhai Jan
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit.


Halima Sheikh
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad.


Zulich Willz
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This salad is a great way to use up stale bread.


Rashid Baksh
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I'm not usually a fan of bread salads, but this one changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Tuan Pham
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This salad is the perfect way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Pumlani Mkanzi
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed together with a delicious dressing.


Lawrence Okeke
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This is my go-to salad for potlucks and picnics. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to transport.


preet jarman
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so fresh and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for.


Mahabub Alam
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This Italian bread salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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