FRIED-BREAD PANZANELLA WITH RICOTTA AND HERBS

Fried-Bread Panzanella with Ricotta and Herbs image

Provided by Ben Jackson

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 oz. fresh ricotta, preferably sheep's milk
6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
1/2 small garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 (1"-thick) slices sourdough bread

Steps:

Mix ricotta and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Toss tomatoes, shallot, garlic, basil, parsley, and vinegar in a medium bowl; season with salt. Heat 4 Tbsp. oil in a skillet large enough to fit bread in a single layer over medium. Fry bread until deep golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, sprinkle fried side with salt, and cut into 1 1/2" pieces. Toss into tomato mixture.
Spread ricotta mixture over plates and top with salad; drizzle with more oil.