Panzanella Salad
Ingredients
- Crouton Ingredients:
- 3 cups chopped Italian bread
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 stalks rosemary leaves finely chopped
- Salad Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 1 orange bell pepper chopped
- 5 vine tomatoes chopped
- 12 thinly sliced basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Toss bread with olive oil, garlic, salt and rosemary. Bake for 20 minutes, until well toasted.
- In a large bowl, combine capers, bell pepper, tomatoes, basil and toasted bread. Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt and pepper for dressing. While constantly whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil until well combined.
- Pour half of dressing over salad and mix well. Add more dressing if necessary. Serve.
- Garnish with cheese if desired.
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