Diary of a Foodie

Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad)

Diary of a Foodie: Season Two: Bread: The Foundation of a Meal

Serves6
  • Active Time:15 min
  • Start to Finish:25 min
ADAPTED FROM VARIS AND FABIOLA VENTURI, LA BOTTEGA DI CHIASSAIA
January 2008
  • 6 (1-inch-thick) slices very stale Italian country bread (preferably salt free; about 1/2 lb)
  • 2 to 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn or coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • Soak bread in cold water to cover 10 minutes. Working with a handful at a time, squeeze as much water as possible from bread and coarsely crumble into a serving bowl (you should have about 4 cups).
  • Gently toss with tomatoes, onion, and basil, then drizzle with oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.

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