Panzanella Toscana
Panzanella Toscana, or Tuscan bread salad, celebrates simple seasonal flavors: ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, crisp cucumbers and artisan bread. Capers, red wine vinegar and high-quality olive oil take this Panzanella salad recipe to the next level.
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Ingredients
- 1 recipe Rustic Homemade Croutons
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups Persian cucumbers thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- ⅛ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 15-20 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the quick and easy Rustic Homemade Croutons according to the instructions.
- While the croutons bake, prepare the remaining ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine all ingredients through the capers.
- When the croutons have baked and completely cooled, gently fold them into the salad along with the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Gently toss to combine.
- Garnish with the fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
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