Panzanella with Feta and Basil

Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman

Show: Good Deal with Dave LiebermanEpisode: Yesterday's Bread

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

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

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

1/2 large loaf rustic country bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 of a 10-ounce loaf ciabatta (about 2 cups diced)
8 plum tomatoes, about 1 3/4 pounds, tops cut off and quartered and sliced
2 shallots, sliced thin (about 1/3 cup)
1/3 cup capers, drained
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 small bunch basil leaves, rinsed, thinly sliced, reserve some for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in oven 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Combine the bread with tomatoes, shallots and capers and let sit for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add olive oil and balsamic vinegar to a bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, whisk and add to bread. Add feta and basil to the bowl. Lightly toss with wooden spoon. Plate panzanella, garnish with basil leaves and serve.

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recipe Panzanella with Feta and Basil
amy san jose, CA 03-01-2009
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crowd pleaser!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Every time I've made this recipe it gets rave reviews! It's great to bring to a BBQ potluck. Be sure to let the dressing... soak on the bread for a good hour. Delicious!!!Read more
recipe Panzanella with Feta and Basil
Debra Malden, MA 12-14-2008
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was excellent and easy. Didn't have any ciabatta bread - and I waited until I served it to add the oil and... vinegar, basil and feta - to keep it fresh - and it was truly delicious! Read more
recipe Panzanella with Feta and Basil
Macy Boston, MA 02-13-2008
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Tastes like summer
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was great! I some ciabatta and feta that I needed to use up, and luckily I stumbled across this recipe. I loved... that it was so fast to make, and the flavors were so fresh and delicious--reminds me of summer!Read more
recipe Panzanella with Feta and Basil
Anonymous 08-18-2007
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe but only using a little less than a loaf on rustic bread and no ciabatta and it was wonderful. I... recommend it to anyone.Read more
recipe Panzanella with Feta and Basil
Katie Washington, DC 08-01-2007
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Brushetta for dinner
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great recipe to make quickly and cheaply!
recipe Panzanella with Feta and Basil
Anonymous 05-14-2007
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DELISH
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Yummy! Easy and delicious!!!