Panzanella (Bread Salad With Fresh Tomatoes)
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 baguette, 24 inch,preferably 2 days old
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin vegetable oil, plus
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄4 cup garlic, chopped
- 2 lbs tomatoes
- 1⁄2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 bunch basil
- 1⁄2 cup parsley, roughly chopped
directions
- Cut the baguette into 1 inch cubes.
- Toast in a 350*F oven for 1 to 2 minutes, or until crisp and dry, stirring occasionally if necessary.
- Place the butter and 2 TBs of the olive oil into a 10 inch saute pan over medium low heat.
- Allow the butter to melt and add the garlic.
- Saute the garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until it is translucent, but not brown.
- Toss the cooked garlic, butter and oil with the bread cubes.
- Slice the tomatoes and place in a large bowl.
- Add the vinegar, remaining olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Layer one quarter of the basil leaves on top of one another and roll into a tight bunch.
- Thinly slice the bunch of leaves crosswise to create long strips of basil approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Just before serving toss the bread, basil and parsley with the tomatoes.
- Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Stinkerbell
Canada
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