Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
| Seeded, diced |
| 3 lgRipe tomatoes -- cored, |
| 1 Red or Vidalia onion -- |
| 2 Ribs celery -- diced |
| Italian bread |
| 1/2 mdCucumber -- diced |
| Crushed red pepper flakes |
| 1/2 cFresh basil leaves -- |
| 1/2 cRed wine vinegar |
| 3/4 tsAnchovy paste |
| Slivered |
| 1 2/3 cCold water |
| Salt -- pepper to taste |
| Diced |
| 2 tbCapers -- drained |
| 1 Clove garlic -- minced |
| 1/3 colive oil |
| 10 ozBest-quality stale -- |
Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad) Preparation
Preparation time: 20 minutes. Standing time: 10 minutes. This salad displays the Tuscan trait of using stale bread in innovative ways. Paired with fresh summer produce, the dried bread takes on a second life. Classically, a rustic Italian bread is used. We tried it with an olive oil and rosemary-scented loaf. Remove crusts from bread and cut bread into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large bowl and add water and vinegar. Toss lightly so the bread is completely soaked. Let stand 10 minutes. Squeeze bread gently but firmly to remove most of the moisture; return to a dry mixing bowl. Add tomatoes, onion, celery, cucumber, capers and garlic to bread and toss lightly. Whisk oil, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over bread mixture and toss well. Fold in basil. Chicago Tribune, 08/05/93. Recipe By : File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip
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