Toasted Panzanella
This is a bread salad that gets better as it sits. Cooking time includes allowing the finished salad to sit for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. From VT July/August 2006.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1small French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 1⁄4cup olive oil
- 3
- 1 1⁄2
- 1
- 1
- 1⁄4
- 1⁄4
- 2tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2
- 1teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄2teaspoon lemon zest
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Spread bread cubes on baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In small saucepan, heat oil over med-low heat.
- Add garlic and cook 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Place all remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked olive oil and garlic. Toss to coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Allow to stand at least 20 minutes, to allow the flavors to develop.
- Adjust seasonings, if necessary, and serve.
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