Name: Elena Besser's Cherry & Cheddar Panzanella Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 c. sourdough bread, cubed -; 1 c. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 small shallot, minced -; 1/4 c. red or white vinegar -; 1/2 tsp. honey -; 1 tsp. sumac -; 1 c. cherries, pitted & halved -; 1 small head radicchio, chopped -; 1/3 c. white cheddar, diced -; Kosher salt -; Pepper -; opal basic leaves -

Elena Besser's Cherry & Cheddar Panzanella Salad

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5 min.

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Ingredients for - Elena Besser's Cherry & Cheddar Panzanella Salad

1. 1 c. sourdough bread, cubed -

2. 1 c. extra-virgin olive oil -

3. 1 small shallot, minced -

4. 1/4 c. red or white vinegar -

5. 1/2 tsp. honey -

6. 1 tsp. sumac -

7. 1 c. cherries, pitted & halved -

8. 1 small head radicchio, chopped -

9. 1/3 c. white cheddar, diced -

10. Kosher salt -

11. Pepper -

12. opal basic leaves -

How to cook deliciously - Elena Besser's Cherry & Cheddar Panzanella Salad

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to broil.

2. Stage

Add bread cubes to a sheet tray and toss with 1/2 cup olive oil. Toast for 1-2 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the bread is golden brown. Remove from the oven and season with salt to taste, set aside. Alternatively, add oil to a large pan over medium heat and prepare a paper towel-lined plate. Once shimmering, add the bread cubes and toast, turning consistently, until golden brown on all sides. transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt immediately.

3. Stage

In a large bowl whisk together shallot, vinegar, honey, and sumac. Stream in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and whisk to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper to taste

4. Stage

Add bread, cherries (with their juices), and radicchio to the bowl and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.

5. Stage

To serve, to a large plate. Top with cheddar, drizzle with any remaining dressing left in the bowl, garnish with optional sumac and enjoy!