Asparagus Panzanella Recipe

Name: Asparagus Panzanella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium asparagus; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wedges; 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 2 small tomatoes, such as red,green zebra,or yellow,each cut into 8 wedges; 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4 inch-thick wedges; ¾ cup kalamata olive, pitted; ¼ cup capers, drained; 6 slices country bread, 1/2 inch-thick,crust on,torn into 1 inch chunks (like French or Italian); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb medium asparagus
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wedges
8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 small tomatoes, such as red,green zebra,or yellow,each cut into 8 wedges
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4 inch-thick wedges
¾ cup kalamata olive, pitted
¼ cup capers, drained
6 slices country bread, 1/2 inch-thick,crust on,torn into 1 inch chunks (like French or Italian)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Break off and discard the tough ends of asparagus (I save for stock).
2
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil; prepare an ice bath.
3
Cook asparagus until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Transfer immediately to ice bath.
5
Drain; place on a clean kitchen towel.
6
In a large bowl, combine asparagus, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, capers, and bread; toss to combine.
7
In a small bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
8
Pour vinaigrette over asparagus mixture, and toss until well coated.
9
Let sit until bread absorbs juices, and serve.
10
Enjoy!

144

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb medium asparagus, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wedges, 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Panzanella falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Panzanella

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