Panzanella Salad

x 1

Vegetarian
Vegan
Salad
Kid Friendly
Side Dish
Comfort Food

Croutons

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 French bread or boule cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread and salt, cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, 10 minutes, or until nicely browned. Add more oil if needed.

Veggies

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cucumber (unpeeled, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 red pepper seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 yellow pepper seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 red onion cut in half and thinly sliced
  • 20 large basil leaves coarsely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp capers drained

Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp finely minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 3 Tbsp champagne vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Whisk together the ingredients.

Assembly

Preparation

  1. Mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, basil and capers. Add the bread cubes and toss with the vinaigrette. Season liberally salt and pepper. Allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavours to blend.