Best Tuscan Tomato Bread Salad Recipes

Tuscan Tomato & Bread Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved through the stem
1 pound fresh mozzarella, 3/4-inch diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1 teaspoon good Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup good olive oil
1/2 pound sourdough bread, crusts removed and 3/4-inch diced
20 fresh basil leaves, julienned

Steps:

Place the tomatoes and mozzarella in a large bowl. Put the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 1-cup glass measuring cup and slowly whisk in the 1/2 cup of olive oil. Set aside.
Heat the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan until hot but not smoking. Add the bread cubes and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Saute over medium to medium-high heat for 5 to 8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the bread is evenly browned and crisp. Add the warm bread to the tomatoes and mozzarella. Add enough of the vinaigrette to moisten all the ingredients. Add the basil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss carefully, adding more vinaigrette if necessary. Serve at room temperature.

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large vine ripened tomatoes, cut into large cubes or wedges
1/2 pound stale country-style Italian bread, crusts removed and cubed (about 8 cups)
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced red onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup Italian extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch fresh basil, stems removed, washed and spun dry, turn into pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, bread, and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar and oil. Pour the dressing over the bread salad and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Add the basil and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Serve.

Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad With Parmesan Cheese image

Provided by CookinCowgirl

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 minced garlic clove
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 cups sourdough bread, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
3 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
2 ounces shaved parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, slivers
Italian parsley

Steps:

Make a vinaigrette of the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
Mix the other ingredients together in a bowl with the vinaigrette and garnish with parsley. Let sit 15 minutes before serving, so the bread absorbs the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.8, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 805, Carbohydrate 70.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 19.9

TUSCAN BREAD AND TOMATO SALAD (PANZANELLA) image

Categories Salad Tomato

Yield 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 12-inch length of baguette
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
8 very ripe assorted tomatoes (3 lb.), large ones chopped
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn into pieces or cut into ribbons

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 35o degrees. In a small pan over medium heat, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the butter, and garlic; stir until butter melts, about 2 minutes. 2. Cut baguette inot 1/2-inch cubes and put in 10- 15 inch baking pan. Pour oil mixture over bread and mix well. Bake until golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let bread cool in pan. 3. In a bowl, mix remaining olive oil, the vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomatoes and bread cubes. serve at room temperature in shallow bowls, garnished with basil.