GRILLED BREAD SALAD WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND ONION

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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Grilled Bread Salad with Sweet Peppers and Onions
Our grilled version of panzanella boasts sweet-and-sour flavors and gets even better as it sits.
Ingredients
Servings: 4
Â¼ small loaf country-style bread (about 6 oz.), crust removed, bread torn into large pieces
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large red bell peppers, halved, ribs and seeds removed
2 small red onions, peeled, quartered, with some root attached
3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
Â½ teaspoon paprika, preferably smoked
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus more for serving

Steps:

Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Toss bread with 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Toss bell peppers and onions with 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill bread, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 8Ã¢ÂÂ10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Grill vegetables, turning often, until very tender and charred in spots, 8Ã¢ÂÂ10 minutes for peppers and 10Ã¢ÂÂ12 minutes for onions; transfer to a cutting board. Trim root end from onions and separate layers. Transfer to a large bowl, add vinegar and paprika, and toss to coat. Remove as much skin as possible from peppers; discard. Cut into 1-Â½ÂÂ strips. Add peppers, grilled bread, 2 Tbsp. chives, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil to bowl with onions and toss to combine; season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired. Serve topped with more chives.