BASIL-TUNA PANZANELLA

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Cubes of bread are tossed with tomatoes, basil, celery, chickpeas, cucumbers, tuna and capers and then dressed with a red wine vinegar-mustard vinaigrette.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups 1-inch baguette cubes, stale or toasted (about 8 1/2 ounces)
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
1 cup sliced Persian or hothouse cucumbers
1 cup drained and flaked canned tuna
1/4 cup capers
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the bread cubes in a large bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, celery, chickpeas, cucumbers, tuna and capers and toss to combine.
  • Whisk the vinegar and Dijon mustard together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the oil.
  • Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and toss again.

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