TUSCAN BREAD SALAD WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA AND BASIL
Steps:
- 1. To make the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar, mustard, shallots, thyme, and garlic in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil in a steady stream until the dressing emulsifies. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. 2. Fire up the grill. Liberally brush both sides of the bread with oil. Grill the bread on both sides until golden and nicely marked by the grill. Remove the bread from the heat and use a serrated knife to cut the bread into bit-size cubes. Put the bread in a serving bowl with the olives, tomatoes, mozzarella, and greens. Whisk the pesto or basil leaves into the vinaigrette. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well. There should be enough vinaigrette to soak into the bread, but the salad greens should not be drenched - use a little more or less vinaigrette as needed. On the plate Divide the salad among 4 plates. Scatter the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts over the top of each salad and garnish each salad with a lemon wedge. Pass a pepper grinder at the table. A step ahead The vinaigrette can be prepared and stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator up to a week ahead. Whisk well before using. Process the basil, pine nuts, garlic and lemon juice together in a food processor until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil though the feed tube and process until well combined. Season with salt to taste. Use the pesto the same day or freeze for the best color. Notes There's no Parmesan in this pesto because there's already freshly grated cheese in the Tuscan bread salad. You can add a few tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan to the pesto if using it in another dish. Since the bread salad calls for only a tablespoon of pesto, make a batch anytime, divide it up into small portions, and freeze them, thawing only what you need. A handy way to do this is to spoon the pesto into a plastic ice cube tray, freeze, and then store the cubes in a plastic bag in the freezer until ready to use.
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Karoy Campbell
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover bread.
Salim Shaik
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the way the fresh basil and balsamic vinegar pair with the tomatoes.
Khahliso Matooane
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of basil, but I loved this salad. The flavors were so well-balanced and the mozzarella was so creamy.
Abu g
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the tomatoes and mozzarella.
Ajmal Lahori
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover bread.
Harun Heron
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the way the fresh basil and balsamic vinegar pair with the tomatoes.
TOXI Gaming
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this salad! The flavors were so well-balanced and the mozzarella was so creamy.
Daniel Saftoiu
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of bread that's about to go bad, so this salad is a lifesaver.
Luchi Oviol
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great! The flavors were perfect and the salad was very refreshing.
NP Dahal
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
hamid rahmani
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.
Ziniya zafrin Simi
[email protected]This salad was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. I will definitely make it again.
Muhammod Rony
[email protected]I've made this salad many times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the way the fresh mozzarella and basil pair with the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.
Therica Carter
[email protected]This Tuscan bread salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes was perfect. I will definitely make this again!