Panzanella 3 Different Recipes

PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread and salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 10 minutes, or until nicely browned. Add more oil as needed.
• For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together.
• In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, basil, and capers. Add the bread cubes and toss with the vinaigrette. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve, or allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavors to blend.

PANZANELLA - 3 DIFFERENT RECIPES

Steps:

• TRADITIONAL PANZANELLA
• Remove crust from bread and let soak for 10 minutes in a bowl of water. Then squeeze out as much excess water as possible and break into pieces.
• In a medium bowl mix together, chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced onion, wine vinegar, olive oil and salt, then add bread pieces. Refrigerate for an hour. Toss with fresh basil leaves and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.
• MY PANZANELLA
• Grill bread drizzle lightly with olive oil and spinkle with a pinch of salt, cut into small pieces.
• In a medium bowl mix together, chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced onion, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and oregano. Refrigerate for an hour. Before serving toss with bruschetta pieces and fresh basil leaves and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired.
• ROMAN PANZANELLA
• Wash and slice in half the tomatoes, on each slice of bread rub with tomato half, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt. Add cut up tomato and fresh chopped basil leaves. Enjoy!
• **Calories are for a serving of all 3 recipes.

CLASSIC PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Fill a bowl with enough cold water to cover onion slices. Let onion soak about 30 minutes, changing the water three or four times. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl or dish. Cover bread with cold water, and let stand until the bread is softened and heavy with water, about 10 minutes.
• Squeeze the bread between your palms to remove as much water as possible.
• Arrange bread on a double layer of paper towels. Cover with another double layer of paper towels, and press down to extract any remaining water. Remove top layer of towels, and sprinkle bread with about 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside for 5 minutes. Using fingers, pluck bread into bite-size pieces, and transfer to the dish containing the onions.
• Add the tomatoes and cucumbers.
• Drizzle the oil and vinegar over the salad; season with salt and pepper.
• Tear the basil leaves in half; add to the bowl. Gently toss to combine. Set aside in a cool place, 30 to 45 minutes. Toss, and serve.

PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the tomatoes in a colander and sprinkle over 1 tsp sea salt, then leave to sit for 15 mins.
• Spread the chunks of bread out on a baking tray and toss with 1 tbsp of the oil. Bake for 10-15 mins, or until lightly toasted.
• In a bowl, whisk together the remaining oil, the vinegar and shallot. Season to taste. Toss the anchovies with the tomatoes, croutons, olive oil dressing, the olives and half the basil in a large bowl. Spoon the panzanella onto a serving plate and top with the remaining basil.

TUSCAN PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over mediumhigh heat until hot.) Using 3 tablespoons of oil, brush bread slices on both sides.
• Grill bread slices, turning once, until toasted on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Rub both sides with halved garlic. Tear into bite-size pieces.
• Toss bread, tomatoes, onion, bocconcini, and sliced basil in a serving bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar and minced garlic in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, pour in remaining 6 tablespoons oil in a slow, steady stream, and whisk until emulsified. Pour over salad. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally, 1 hour. Garnish with whole basil leaves.

PANZANELLA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, yellow pepper, parsley, and basil.
• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic. Pour lemon juice mixture over the tomato mixture, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, or until toasted and dry.
• Toss bread cubes with tomato mixture, and serve.