TUSCAN PANZANELLA

Tuscan Panzanella image

You say bread salad, the Tuscans say panzanella. Mix up the typical salad with this outdoor-friendly Italian party-pleaser.

Provided by Chateau Ste Michelle

Categories Salad

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ large loaf rustic Italian bread
6 ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 large cucumber - peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 bulb fennel, chopped
1 yellow pepper - seeded, ribs removed, and chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
12 leaves fresh basil, torn, or more to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Tear, chop, or crumble bread into small pieces and place into a large bowl. Add all the chopped vegetables and mix with the bread. Add vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and basil leaves. Toss thoroughly and season with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 335 mg, Sugar 4.8 g