Puttanesca-Style Panzanella Recipe

Name: Puttanesca-Style Panzanella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 loaf stale peasant bread; 3/4 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped; About 1/3 cup EVOO; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated; 1 Fresno or Italian cherry chile pepper, finely chopped; Juice of 1 lemon

Servings: persons

2 pounds plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 loaf stale peasant bread
3/4 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
About 1/3 cup EVOO
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
1 Fresno or Italian cherry chile pepper, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon

1
For the salad: Combine the tomatoes, parsley, onions and bell peppers.
2
For the dressing: Whisk together the EVOO, vinegar, anchovy paste, garlic, chile pepper and lemon juice in a bowl.
3
Pour water over the bread, then wring out the loaf and tear it into bite-size pieces.
4
Toss the bread, vegetable mixture and olives with the dressing.
5
Serve.
6
Cook's Note: Wrap the bread loosely in foil overnight so it becomes stale and a little hard (if it goes too far, place it in a plastic bag overnight).
7
If you are making the salad ahead of time, you can combine the vegetables and parsley in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate them.
8
Pit and chop the olives and return them to their container in the refrigerator.
9
Store the dressing in the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature before using.

497

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1 medium red onion, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Puttanesca-Style Panzanella falls under the General 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.

Puttanesca-Style Panzanella

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