Italian Bread Salad (Panzanella) Recipe

Name: Italian Bread Salad (Panzanella)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound stale country bread or baguette, cut in thick slices; 1 small red onion, sliced very thin; Cold water; 1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar (more to taste); 1 large garlic clove, minced or crushed in a mortar and pestle; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 pound stale country bread or baguette, cut in thick slices
1 small red onion, sliced very thin
Cold water
1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar (more to taste)
1 large garlic clove, minced or crushed in a mortar and pestle
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
If your bread is very hard, douse it with water first and saw it into a few pieces that will fit into a medium bowl.
2
Cover with the onions.
3
Pour on cold water to cover and let sit for 20 minutes.
4
Lift the onions off the bread and rinse in a strainer.
5
Drain the bread, squeeze out excess water and crumble the bread into a salad bowl.
6
Add the tomatoes, basil, and parsley to the bowl.
7
Mix together the vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil, and toss with the bread mixture.
8
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer before serving.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound stale country bread or baguette, cut in thick slices, 1 small red onion, sliced very thin, Cold water, 1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Bread Salad (Panzanella) 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.

Italian Bread Salad (Panzanella)

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