Barefoot Contessa'S Panzanella Salad Recipe

Name: Barefoot Contessa'S Panzanella Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large firm ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 English cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 red onion, cut in 1/2 and thinly sliced; 20 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons capers, drained; Vinaigrette; 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large firm ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 English cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 red onion, cut in 1/2 and thinly sliced
20 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons capers, drained
Vinaigrette
1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
2
Add the bread and salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 10 minutes, or until nicely browned.
3
Add more oil as needed.
4
For the Vinaigrette.
5
Whisk all the ingredients together.
6
In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, basil, and capers.
7
Add the bread cubes and toss with the vinaigrette.
8
Season liberally with salt and pepper.
9
Serve, or allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavors to blend.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 large firm ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Barefoot Contessa'S Panzanella Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Barefoot Contessa'S Panzanella Salad

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