Italian Panzanella Salad (Bread Salad)-Pampered Chef

Have not yet tried; posting here for safe keeping. I think the addition of Pepperoncinis to this would be fantastic! Prep time includes cool down time for bread.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 8  cups  Italian bread, cubed (2 cm cubes)
• 2  garlic cloves, pressed
• 8  cups romaine lettuce, torn
• 1  cup mushroom, sliced
• 1 (7 ounce) jar  roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry & diced
• 8  ounces  salami, diced
• 1⁄2 cup  olive, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, sliced
• 1  zucchini, sliced
• 1  cup  Italian salad dressing
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. toss bread cubes w/ oil & garlic.
3. place evenly on baking tray & bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
4. cool completely.
5. In large bowl combine lettuce, mushrooms, peppers, salami, olives, onion, zucchini & bread crumbs.
6. Pour dressing on top and toss.
7. Top with cheese.