PANZANELLA

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Save this classic Tuscan bread and tomato salad, flavored with basil, for summer's depths, when juicy tomatoes brim with flavor. Nice, firm beefsteaks are best here; save the highly perfumed, softer-fleshed tomatoes for soups and sauces.

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Half a loaf of coarse, country-style Italian bread, preferably 2 or 3 days old (see note)
1 medium red onion, sliced very thinly
3 large beefsteak tomatoes
About 20 large leaves of fresh basil (1/2 cup chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut the crusts off the bread, and cut the bread into chunks. Place in a bowl and cover with water. Leave for 15 minutes. Then drain, and squeeze the bread dry between your hands. Tear the bread into rough chunks, and place in a large salad bowl. You should have at least 2 cups of torn bread pieces.
  • Add thinly sliced onion to the bread and mix well. Cut the tomatoes into large bite-size chunks and add to the bowl. Chop the basil, add it, and then mix the contents of the bowl well.
  • In a separate small bowl, place the salt. Mash the clove of garlic with a knife blade, chop it roughly and add to the salt. Using the back of a spoon, crush the garlic in the salt to form a smooth paste. Add oil and vinegar and mix well.
  • Add the dressing to the salad, and mix together very well. Set aside, covered, in a cool place for an hour or longer to develop flavors.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 258, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 344 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Natush Ahmed
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This salad is delicious!


Iviwela Iviwe
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This salad is so refreshing! I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and basil.


Jdmronnie
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This salad is delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and basil.


mumi argishveb
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This salad is easy to make and so refreshing! I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and basil. I also like to add some feta cheese and olives.


Edwin Namara
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This salad is delicious! I love the dressing, which is light and tangy. I also like the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and basil.


Cathlene Laporre
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This is my go-to salad for summer! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and basil. I also like to add some feta cheese and olives.


brahim mehmetaj
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This salad is easy to make and so delicious! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I also like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more complete meal.


Amen Mana
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the dressing, which was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel Wanjiru
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and basil. I also added some feta cheese and olives, which really took it to the next level. I will definitely be making this again soon.


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