TOMATO BREAD SALAD WITH CHORIZO AND HERBS

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I often make panzanella, the Italian bread and tomato salad. To give it Spanish flair, more heft and a dose of spice, I tossed in cubes of crisp cured chorizo. We ate it for dinner one night and fried up the leftovers for brunch, topped with poached eggs.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces day-old country bread, torn into bite-size pieces, about 3 cups
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound dried (cured) chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup Spanish onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
Black pepper, as needed
2 ripe, juicy tomatoes, about 1 pound, cut into 1-inch chunks, about 3 cups
1/3 cup basil leaves, torn into pieces
1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. Spread bread on large baking sheet and toast until just golden, about 1 minute.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and onion; cook until sausage is golden and onion soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano and remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk in remaining oil. In a large bowl, combine bread, tomato, and chorizo mixture. Toss in dressing, basil and cilantro. Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 542 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Maher Eman
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This recipe was a flop. The flavors just didn't work together.


Cody Tyer
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!


Itz_blueberry butterflies
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I would definitely recommend it to others.


David Becker
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The dish was absolutely delicious.


Tusar Khan
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I was impressed with how easy this recipe was to make. I was also surprised at how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.


Leilani Fasano
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover tomatoes. The bread salad was also a nice way to add some extra bulk to the dish.


Qadeer Soomro
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to taste.


khumo v blessing
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chorizo or a milder variety.


JohnnyNRianna Adkins
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This was a great recipe! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


M A Kalam
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chorizo added a nice smoky flavor to the dish. I also liked the addition of the herbs. They really brightened up the flavor.


Dhabalamu Simon
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of fresh tomatoes, chorizo, and herbs was delicious. The bread salad was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.