ITALIAN BREAD SALAD (PANZANELLA)

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Like so many Mediterranean bread salads, stale bread is combined here with red onion and tomato and dressed with vinegar and olive oil. It's like a bread salad version of gazpacho.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound stale country bread or baguette, cut in thick slices
1 small red onion, sliced very thin
Cold water
1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar (more to taste)
1 large garlic clove, minced or crushed in a mortar and pestle
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • If your bread is very hard, douse it with water first and saw it into a few pieces that will fit into a medium bowl. Cover with the onions. Pour on cold water to cover and let sit for 20 minutes. Lift the onions off the bread and rinse in a strainer. Drain the bread, squeeze out excess water and crumble the bread into a salad bowl.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil, and parsley to the bowl. Mix together the vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil, and toss with the bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 304, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 419 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Saad Alvi
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Precious Ufomba
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Looks delicious!


Esidene Dennis
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+1


Anik Hussain
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jack Landry
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I've never had a bread salad before, but this was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the bread was perfectly chewy.


Alyssa Avila
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer salad. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the bread soaks up all the delicious juices.


lemedy
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Off Ally's Hook
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and healthy way to get your vegetables.


diale rangwanasha
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. I love how versatile it is - you can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.


Condition Boyz
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Unyime Effiong
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


trash goblin
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This is such a refreshing and flavorful salad! I love the combination of the crunchy bread, juicy tomatoes, and tangy dressing. It's the perfect summer salad.