Panzanella

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Beach Volleyball Picnic

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
12 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 small French bread or boule, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 red onion, cut in 1/2 and thinly sliced
20 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons capers, drained

For the vinaigrette:

1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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

For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together.

In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, basil, and capers. Add the bread cubes and toss with the vinaigrette. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve, or allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavors to blend.

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Wendy La Jolla, CA 09-30-2009
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Beautiful and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This salad is so delicious and healthy. I used different colors of heirloom tomatoes, and it was beautiful. For the bread,... I used seedy sourdough and it was perfect. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. Thanks, Ina!Read more
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Ruth Glen Allen, VA 09-23-2009
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This was a winner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband loves this, and several people I've made it for have requested the recipe. I omitted the capers, substituted... balsamic for champagne vinegar, and added feta cheese. Read more
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Donna West, MS 09-18-2009
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Flavorful and Zesty Vinagarette Dressing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wonderful combination of vegetables and bread with flavorful, zesty dressing.
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Rebecca Chesnee, SC 09-01-2009
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Crisp, Refreshing, and Tons of Flavor!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has been a favorite for over a year now. The only couple of things I do differently is I leave out the capers and I add... a little honey to the vinaigrette. The vinaigrette is now a staple whenver I make salads at home. LOVE IT!!!!Read more
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Barry Shady Side, MD 08-28-2009
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Refreshing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent! I made one small addition; I added a bit of lemon zest (forgive me, Ina); without my slight modification this is... a terriffic dish, refreshing and very tasty! This is can actually be a meal in itself.Read more
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Phillip Altadena, CA 08-24-2009
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The Best Panzanella
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ina does it again. I've made this recipe and Giada's. Sorry, Giada, this one wins hands down. Light, crispy and full of... flavor. Insteady of sauteing the croutons I bake them in the oven at 400 degrees sprinkled with olive oil, salt and pepper -- just like all those Barefoot veggies. Easy and delicious.Read more