Panzanella Salad From Nordstroms Entertaining At Home 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.

GARDEN BOUNTY PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add half of the bread cubes; cook and stir until toasted, about 8 minutes. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining oil and bread cubes., Combine bread cubes, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion, basil, cheese, salt and pepper. Toss with dressing.

PANZANELLA SALAD (FROM NORDSTROM'S ENTERTAINING AT HOME)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF to make croutons.
• Cut the bread into 3/4 inch cubes and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for about 15 minutes until lightly browned. They should be crunchy yet soft. Allow to cool while assembling salad.
• Cut cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes into 3/4 inch pieces. Place in large bowl.
• Drain and halve mozzarella balls and add to vegetables.
• Add salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic powder into the large bowl. Mix well.
• Add bread cubes and mix again. Serve immediately.

PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Roast the peppers on the stovetop burners, turning with tongs to char evenly on all sides. When thoroughly blackened, close up in a paper bag so skins will steam loose. When cool enough to handle, rub the skin off the peppers. Cut out and discard the stems, seeds, and white veins. Chop into 1/4-inch dice and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut the bread into 1/4-inch dice. Toss the bread cubes with the olive oil. Toast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or golden brown. Set aside.' Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into 1/4-inch dice. In a large bowl, combine with the diced peppers, capers, and anchovies if desired. For the vinaigrette, start by mixing the Dijon mustard and chianti vinegar together and then slowly ass the olive oil until well emulsified. Add the chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper. Add all the vinaigrette ingredients to the bowl and toss well to combine. Just before serving, add the croutons to the salad, toss well, and serve immediately.

MEXICAN PANZANELLA SALAD (CORNBREAD SALAD)

Steps:

• Dressing:.
• Add one tablespoon vinegar to milk and allow to set for 5 minutes.
• Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
• Note: Dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored, covered in the refrigerator.
• Assemble Salad:.
• In small bowl mix chopped avocados and lime juice; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, peppers, and 2 tablespoons cilantro; set aside.
• In large serving bowl spread 1/2 of corn bread over the bottom.
• Top cornbread with lettuce, then 1/2 of black beans.
• Spread 1/2 of tomato mixture over beans.
• Top with 1/2 of corn, 1/2 of cheese and 1/2 of avocado/lime mixture.
• Spoon 1/2 of dressing on top.
• Sprinkle 1/2 of bacon crumbles and 2 tablespoons cilantro on top.
• Repeat layer process, topping with bacon and cilantro.
• Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

TUSCAN PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix all ingredients except vinaigrette.
• Add vinaigrette; toss until coated.
• Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese.

PANZANELLA SALAD WITH BACON, TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
• Add tomato, onion, basil and bacon; toss well. Set aside.
• Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Lightly coat bread with cooking spray.
• Bake at 350º for 15 minutes or until toasted; cool.
• Add bread and lettuce to tomatoes; toss gently to combine.
• Serve immediately.