How to make Panzanella - Bread and Tomato Salad
This recipe is from the book Italian Cooking.
Main Ingredients : White Bread, Tomatoes (टमाटर)
Cuisine : Italian
Course : Salads
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Italian cuisine is simple and a number of dishes having only four to eight ingredients. They rely mostly on the quality of ingredients rather than elaborate preparation.
Noteworthy changes in Italian cuisine happened with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, which are now an integral part of this cuisine. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity each with a distinct taste. This cuisine today is probably one of the most popular in the world.
You can also find more Salads recipes like Russian Chicken Salad, Roasted Corn Salsa, Peppery Corns And Tomato Salad, Couscous Tabbouleh.
Panzanella Recipe Card
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Panzanella Recipe
White Bread 1 inch pieces stale 5-6
Tomatoes to taste
Tomato seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 5 medium
Onion,chopped 1 medium
Cucumber seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 large
Basil leaves chopped 1 bunch
Dressing
Salad oil 1/4 cup
Vinegar 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon
Mixed herbs 1/2 tablespoon
Mustard paste 1/2 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Add a pinch of salt to two cups of water, dip the bread pieces in it and remove. Press the bread to squeeze out the water. In a salad bowl, mix together the bread, tomatoes, onion, cucumber and the fresh basil and chill in a refrigerator.
Step 2
To make the dressing, mix together salad oil, vinegar, salt, pepper powder, dried herbs and mustard paste. Just before serving, remove the salad bowl from the refrigerator, add the dressing and mix thoroughly. Serve chilled.
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