Toasted Panzanella Recipe

Name: Toasted Panzanella
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.); 1 1/2 lb. tomatoes, diced (about 3 1/2 cups); 1 medium-size cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (about 1 cup); 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup basil, cut into thin ribbons; 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar; 2 tsp. capers, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. lemon zest

Servings: persons

1 small loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.)
1 1/2 lb. tomatoes, diced (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 medium-size cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup basil, cut into thin ribbons
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon zest

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Spread bread cubes on baking sheet.
3
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
4
Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-low heat.
5
Cook garlic 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
6
Place all remaining ingredients in large serving bowl.
7
Add olive oil mixture, and toss to coat.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Let stand 20 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
10
Adjust seasonings if necessary, and serve.

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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: 1 small loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups), 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.), 1 1/2 lb. tomatoes, diced (about 3 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Toasted 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.

Toasted Panzanella

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