How to make Panzanella Salad -
This classic Italian bread and tomato salad manages to be fresh and summery, but still hearty enough to eat as a light supper or lunch.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Hi Tea.
Main Ingredients : French Loaf (फ्रेंच लोफ),
Cuisine : Italian
Course : Salads
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Panzanella Salad Recipe Card
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.
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 0-5 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Panzanella Salad Recipe
French Loaf 1
Olive oil 3 tablespoons + for drizzling
Basil leaves 12-16
Sea salt to taste
Crushed black peppercorns 1 teaspoon
Red bell pepper 1
Tomatoes cut into dices 3
Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon
Sea salt to taste
Crushed black peppercorns 1 teaspoon
Onion chopped 1 medium
Capers 6-7
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven at 180°C.
Step 2
Cut French loaf into large cubes and place on a baking tray. Crush garlic cloves and add on it. Drizzle some olive oil on top and add 5-6 shredded basil leaves, sea salt, crushed peppercorns and toss the cubes to mix. Put the tray in the preheated oven and toast for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
To make dressing, combine red wine vinegar, sea salt, crushed peppercorns in a bowl. Whisk well by adding 3 tablespoons olive oil slowly.
Step 4
Cut bell pepper into triangles and place in a bowl. Add tomatoes and 4-5 torn basil leaves.
Step 5
Add onion and capers to the dressing and mix well crushing the capers.
Step 6
Break the toasted bread cubes.
Step 7
Add some dressing to the peppers and tomatoes alongwith some sea salt and mix well.
Step 8
Add toasted garlic and bread pieces and toss well.
Step 9
Place the salad on a serving plate. Drizzle remaining dressing into it and add remaining torn basil leaves.
Step 10
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 909 kcal Kcal
Carbohydrates : 84.2 gm gm
Protein : 15.2 gm gm
Fat : 56.8 gm gm
Other : 0
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