Panzanella (Bread Salad)

Name: Panzanella (Bread Salad)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 large tomatoes, cut bite-size; 1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine; 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped; 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped (optional); 1/2 cup fresh basil, minced; sprinkling oregano; 1/4 cup pepperoncini pepper, seeded, drained, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 loaf bread, day-old, about 5 C in 1-2-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons vinegar, red wine or 3 tablespoons we like balsamic vinegar; fresh parmesan cheese or asiago cheese, grated

Submitted by charlie 5

"This is a yummy bread salad the whole family adores. I like to toss in a bit of torn spinach or frisee just prior to serving. You can add crumbled bacon if you like. I also like to use a mix of hard breads; cheese, kalamata, garlic, sour dough. I don't usually measure the vinegar and oil. It's about 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil. I sprinkle it over the bread trying to get vinegar on alot of the bites. When pulling stems from pepperocinis, let the juice drip in the mixture. Unsure of yield."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

2 tablespoons garlic, minced
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
2 large tomatoes, cut bite-size
¹⁄₄ cup red onion, chopped fine
¹⁄₂ cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped (optional)
¹⁄₂ cup fresh basil, minced
sprinkling oregano
¹⁄₄ cup pepperoncini pepper, seeded, drained, minced
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
1 loaf bread, day-old, about 5 C in 1-2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons vinegar, red wine or 3 tablespoons we like balsamic vinegar
fresh parmesan cheese or asiago cheese, grated

directions

Mix garlic, salt, pepper, tomatoes, onions, olives, artichokes, basil, oregano, and pepperocinis together on baking sheet. Spread to a single layer. Drizzle with a little olive oil and broil until the tomatoes start to wilt.
Toss the bread cubes with vinegar and oil. Let stand a few minutes to absorb the flavor. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheet and broil for a few minutes to begin toasting.
Mix the broiled vegetables and bread cubes together. Just prior to serving add the cheese.
Serve cold or at room temperature.

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charlie 5

My passions: faith, family, food, and anything family history related. Almost nothing I like more than to chase headstones of my dearly departed ancestors. I've been working on a family cookbook for almost 2 years. (Need to figure out how I want to actually print it.) Enjoy learning about how what I grew up eating relates to my ancestors from Croatia and Alsace primarily. Enjoy following and forming new traditions within the walls of my home. Some would say I lead a very boring and mundane life. I would say it's just what I ordered. I have the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom - which is what I truly love. Feel it's the best calling anyone could ever have. I've truly been blessed!

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