Panzanella

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Total Time:
1 hr 15 min
Prep
15 min
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1 hr 0 min
Yield:
6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 12 ounces ciabatta or other country-style white bread, 2 to3 days old
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 9 ripe tomatoes (about 2 1/4 pounds total), cored and scored on the bottom
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup drained roasted red bell pepper strips
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
  • Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish

Directions

Soak the capers in 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a small bowl for 10 minutes. Drain.

Cut the crust off of the bread. Cut into 2-inch slices and grill, drizzling about 2 tablespoons of olive oil on both sides of the bread. Once grilled, cut or tear bread into 1 inch cubes and set aside.

Submerge the tomatoes into a large saucepan of boiling water for 10 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to a large bowl of ice water to cool slightly. Using a small sharp paring knife, peel off the tomato skins. Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut the tomatoes into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk 2/3 cup of the olive oil, 1/4 cup of vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the bread cubes, tomatoes, and basil; toss to combine.

Transfer half of the bread mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch dish.

Arrange half of the roasted peppers, drained capers, and olives over the bread mixture. Repeat layering with the remaining bread mixture, then the remaining roasted peppers, capers, and olives. Cover the salad and let stand at room temperature for flavors to blend, at least 1 hour.

Garnish with the basil sprigs and serve.

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  • on September 03, 2011

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    I loved this dish but I only give it 4 stars because the prep time was MUCH LONGER than 15 minutes. I'm no chef, but it took me at least an hour to get everything prepped and ready to sit. Maybe next time I'll work faster, but it threw off my timing in serving it because I couldn't let it sit long enough.

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  • on January 24, 2011

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    Just FANTASTIC!!! Flavorful, rustic, great textures. Its a go-to recipe that is guaranteed to impress. when i go on vacation with a bunch of people, this is one of the many things i will make for everyone. Wonderful

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  • on January 21, 2009

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    Excellent salad, but I did make a few slight adjustments. I added mini fresh mozzarella balls, substituted the kalamata olives for sliced black olives, and used the crusty end of a four-cheese sourdough. It was a hit, everyone wanted the recipe, thanks Giada.

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