Greek Panzanella

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: What are Friends For

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

Good olive oil
1 small French bread or boule, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
Kosher salt
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half rounds
1/2 pound feta cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted

For the vinaigrette:

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Directions

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread cubes and sprinkle with salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes, until nicely browned. Add more olive oil as needed.

Place the cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.

For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a small bowl. While still whisking, add the olive oil and make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta, olives and bread cubes and mix together lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

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Comments & Reviews

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Patty Mokena, IL 02-04-2010
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It's OMG AWESOME!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is just the best!!! My whole family loved it! I added some mini fresh mozzerella balls also along with the feta. The... dressing is one that I will make again & again...its very, very good. I know what I'll be eating all summer long!!!Read more
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Pamela Maple Plain, MN 02-02-2010
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Excellent Every Time!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is just WONDERFUL!!! I've made it at least a dozen times... I also agree with Tina... What is with the comments on... her guests!!! Grow Up!!!Read more
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Tina Huntington Beach, CA 02-02-2010
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Greek Panzanella
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Yummy. But just a side note -- why can't you people keep your comments to the food and leave the rest alone.
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michael baltimore, MD 02-02-2010
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Ina's Men friends
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Her men friends "are a couple" get it? A COUPLE, you know not allowed to, Aw forget it.
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Sara Cumberland Foreside, ME 01-31-2010
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perfect composed salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Beautiful to look at and just so delicious to eat. I added about a tsp. of honey to the dressing and it really sang! Try... serving this fantastic salad alongside Ina's grilled lamb kebobs. Just too good!Read more
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Carol Brea, CA 01-24-2010
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One of the best veggie salads ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this salad to take to a small dinner party. I doubled the recipe so everyone could take some home. Well, there was... nothing left in the bowl except a small piece of onion. Everyone had seconds! I will make this again and again. Read more