Panzanella
serves 6 as a side or 2 as a main
you will need:
2 cups day old peasant bread, cubed and lightly toasted
1 large cucumber, peeled and cubed
2 - 3 tomatoes cubed
handful of basil torn into bite sized pieces
1/4 cup good quality olive oil
2 - 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp flaky sea salt
serves 6 as a side or 2 as a main
you will need:
2 cups day old peasant bread, cubed and lightly toasted
1 large cucumber, peeled and cubed
2 - 3 tomatoes cubed
handful of basil torn into bite sized pieces
1/4 cup good quality olive oil
2 - 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp flaky sea salt
assembly:
cube bread and toast until lightly golden. transfer to a larger bowl and set aside.
peel and cube your cucumbers and add to the bowl - core and cube tomatoes adding to the bowl as you go. drizzle olive oil and balsamic over the cukes, tomatoes and bread- tossing all ingredients until well coated.
hand tear the basil into bite sized pieces, removing any large stems. toss to distribute basil- sprinkle with salt and toss again.
allow to sit for at least 10 minutes prior to serving - allow the tomatoes to release some of their juices which will be absorbed by the bread.
enjoy!
cube bread and toast until lightly golden. transfer to a larger bowl and set aside.
peel and cube your cucumbers and add to the bowl - core and cube tomatoes adding to the bowl as you go. drizzle olive oil and balsamic over the cukes, tomatoes and bread- tossing all ingredients until well coated.
hand tear the basil into bite sized pieces, removing any large stems. toss to distribute basil- sprinkle with salt and toss again.
allow to sit for at least 10 minutes prior to serving - allow the tomatoes to release some of their juices which will be absorbed by the bread.
enjoy!
Source: http://sundaymorningbananapancakes.blogspot.com