Michaela Pina's Panzanella

"A summer salad From the back of the book: "Last Bite - A novel of Culinary Romance" By Nancy Verde Barr, Julia Childs' executive chef. Who is Michaela? Michaela Pina is a character from above book who was being featured on a morning news show cooking segment from her 15th century villa in Chianti. She spent the segment crying and yelling "Un sacco di merda" (A sack of s---) at her cheating husband Carlo while managing to cook this salad."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 40mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
6

ingredients

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directions

  • Cut the bread into large pieces and put it into a bowl. Cover it with very cold water and let it soak for 1/2 hour.
  • Put the onion slices into a smaller bowl, cover with cold water and let them soak for 1/2 hour, changing the water at least once.(This will sweeten the onions.).
  • Drain the bread and gently but thoroughly squeeze it dry, then break it up into a serving bowl.
  • Use a fork to toss the garlic, salt and pepper with the bread.
  • Drain the onions and lay them over the bread.
  • Toss the tomatoes with salt, pepper and basil and scatter them over the onions. Cover with plastic wrap and refridgerate for at least 1/2 hour.
  • Pour the olive oil and vinegar over the salad, toss well.
  • Garnish this dish with whole basil leaves if desired.

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