Recipe information
Ingredients for - Panzanella Bread Salad
1. 4 cups tomatoes, cut into large chunks -
2. 4 cups day old (somewhat dry and hard) crusty bread (Italian or French loaf), cut into chunks the same size as the tomatoes (see Recipe Note) -
3. 1 cucumber, skinned and seeded, cut into large chunks -
4. 1/2 red onion, chopped -
5. 1 bunch fresh basil, torn into little pieces -
6. 1/4 to 1/2 cup high quality extra virgin olive oil -
How to cook deliciously - Panzanella Bread Salad
1. Stage
Mix everything together and let marinate, covered, at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
2. Stage
If refrigerating, let come to room temperature before serving. Note if you add meat, eggs, or cheese to this salad, store chilled if making ahead, and bring to room temp to serve.
