Panzanella Salad

Serves: 5

Luisa Champlin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

56

Sweetness

47

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 small

Red Onion

2 tbsps

Capers

1 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

3 tbsps

Basil (chopped)

1 tsp

Sea Salt

Directions:

1

Roast the peppers on the stovetop burners, turning with tongs to char evenly on all sides

2

When thoroughly blackened, close up in a paper bag so skins will steam loose

3

When cool enough to handle, rub the skin off the peppers

4

Cut out and discard the stems, seeds, and white veins

5

Chop into 1/4-inch dice and set aside

6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

7

Cut the bread into 1/4-inch dice

8

Toss the bread cubes with the olive oil

9

Toast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or golden brown

10

Set aside

11

' Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into 1/4-inch dice

12

In a large bowl, combine with the diced peppers, capers, and anchovies if desired

13

For the vinaigrette, start by mixing the Dijon mustard and chianti vinegar together and then slowly ass the olive oil until well emulsified

14

Add the chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper

15

Add all the vinaigrette ingredients to the bowl and toss well to combine

16

Just before serving, add the croutons to the salad, toss well, and serve immediately