Italian Tomato and Bread Salad (Panzanella)

Salads similar to this are found in many parts of Europe, and are usually regarded as “peasant” food owing to the frugal use of day-old bread

Italian Tomato and Bread Salad  Recipe
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Italian Tomato and Bread Salad

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Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Food recipe, Italian Tomato and Bread Salad, salad recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups (750 ml) day-old bread, cut or torn into 1-inch (3 cm) cubes
• 3-4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh basil leaves
• 3-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup (250 ml) green pitted olives, chopped
• 2 Tbs (30 ml) balsamic or red wine vinegar
• 4 Tbs (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

• Combine the bread, vegetables, basil, garlic, and olives in a large bowl. Drizzle with the vinegar and oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine well. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Serves 4 to 6.