TBL Panzanella

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Tomatoes

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (18)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(18)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

4 cups French bread cut into 1-inch cubes and dried overnight
6 slices bacon, cooked, chopped, drippings reserved
2 cups halved grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons oil, for searing
2 cups halved yellow pear tomatoes or roughly chopped heirloom tomatoes
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chiffonade mint
1 tablespoon chiffonade basil

Directions

Toss bread cubes in the bacon drippings. Sear the halved grape tomatoes in 2 tablespoons of oil, cut side down, until caramelized about 5 minutes, set aside.

Combine red wine vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl, slowly whisk in olive oil in a thin stream until emulsified.

Combine all tomatoes, bread, bacon, and lettuce and dress with vinaigrette, toss well, garnish with mint and basil and serve.

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recipe TBL Panzanella
Neha charleston, WV 07-21-2009
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Fabulous recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I veganised the recipe by omitting the bacon. Toasted the bread on the griddle before searing the tomatoes, and added thinly... sliced red onion and cucumber. Verdict? Fabulous. The two different kinds of tomatoes really make this dish- try to use fresh ones from the garden/farmer's market and you will fall in love with panzanella.Read more
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Karen Hampton, VA 06-14-2009
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Excellent Flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The first time I made this salad, I followed the directions to the letter and it was wonderful! Excellent backyard BBQ... salad. The second time I made this salad I added one cup of arugula to it, and it was even better! Served it with grilled chicken breasts marinated in lemon and a white bean salad to make a nice patio dinner for friends. YUM!Read more
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Shonna Killeen, TX 01-29-2009
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Easy, awesome, & flavorful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I thought this salad wouldn't have a lot of flavor, and I'm glad I was wrong! Loved it. Adapted to my cooking style--I cook... my bacon in the oven, so I also roasted the 'maters on the hot stone and then sprinkled my bread cubes on top until golden brown. I also used a dressing I had on hand instead of the plain vinaigrette. Really couldn't believe how good this was. it's a keeper for sure. Thanks so much Alton!!Read more
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Christina Seattle, WA 08-12-2008
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Can't go wrong with Alton
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I went with pancetta instead of bacon and added yellow and red bell pepper. Made for a lighter salad with more veg.
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Sarah Tulsa, OK 06-19-2008
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Pretty great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The vinegar flavor was a little strong for me, so maybe next time I'll use balsamic, or just buy a vinaigrette... but there... definitely will be a next time!Read more
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Anonymous 03-14-2007
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best salad recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

By the by, porosity is a noun as well. Invited a friend over who hates salads and he absolutely gobbled this one up! ... Everyone will love this recipe.Read more