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10) Italian Panzanella Bread Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups day-old crusty bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Toast the bread cubes at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly crisp. Let them cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
  3. Add the toasted bread to the bowl.
  4. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  6. Let it sit for 15 minutes so the bread soaks up the juices, then toss again and serve.