Panzanella with Cucumber Recipe

Panzanella with Cucumber Recipe

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Called panzanella in central Italy, this summer salad combines fresh tomatoes, onions, basil, other seasonings and chunks of bread, dressed with vinegar and oil.

Keywords

  • tomato
  • bread salad
  • basil
  • panzanella
  • italian
  • salad recipe
  • appetizer
  • vegetarian recipe
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups day-old, crusty, whole-wheat rustic bread, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in bite-size chunks
  • ½ medium unwaxed cucumber, quartered crosswise, sliced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 20 large fresh basil leaves, torn in small pieces
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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