Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad)

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Italian Breads

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (14)

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Cook Time:
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Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

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Ingredients

4 large vine ripened tomatoes, cut into large cubes or wedges
1/2 pound stale country-style Italian bread, crusts removed and cubed (about 8 cups)
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced red onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup Italian extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch fresh basil, stems removed, washed and spun dry, turn into pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, bread, and onions.

In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar and oil. Pour the dressing over the bread salad and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Add the basil and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Serve.

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recipe Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad)
sara Seattle, WA 09-27-2009
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Easy and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I added some mozarella and feta as well. We couldn't get enough of it.
recipe Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad)
Laura Holland, PA 06-12-2009
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YUMMM
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was delicious...my family gobbled it up!
recipe Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad)
Tara Silverdale, WA 10-14-2008
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Simple and Delicious!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Was able to throw everything together in a breeze.!!! Very simple and yummy!!!
recipe Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad)
Kristin Eliot, ME 08-23-2008
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is such a yummy summer salad. I had fresh italian bread, so I toasted it with olive oil and garlic cloves. It came out... great this way. Definitely would recommend it to many people!Read more
recipe Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad)
DIANNE Anniston, AL 06-29-2007
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AWESOME
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

SIMPLE, A WONDERFUL COMPANION TO ANY SUMMER MEAL. A GREAT WAY TO ENJOY SUMMER'S BOUNTIFUL TOMATOES.
recipe Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad)
Lauri Rio Rancho, NM 08-13-2006
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OMG we loved this!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Enough said.