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My Three Loves . . . Bread, Tomato & Basil Salad

December 29, 2011 by hipfoodiemom Leave a Comment

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When cooking or having anything to do with FOOD, my three loves are: tomatoes, basil and bread. You guessed it! Italian food is one of my favorites. I love making brushetta and here’s another twist with the same ingredients.

 

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Panzanella (Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad)

Course: Appetizer/Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 4 large vine ripened tomatoes cut into large cubes or wedges
  • about 8 cups of Italian bread crusts removed if desired and cubed
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch fresh basil stems removed, washed and dry, tear into pieces with hands
  • 1-2 Tablespoons dry basil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees
  • Cut the bread into cubes. Place into a pan or bowl
  • In a small sauce pan, heat the butter and garlic over medium heat until melted
  • Pour the butter/garlic mixture over the bread cubes; toss to coat
  • Sprinkle the dry basil over the bread as well. It will stick because of the butter/garlic mixture.
  • Pour the bread mixture into a casserole type dish so the bread can cook evenly
  • Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes; you just want the bread to get a little crispy
  • While the bread is in the oven, cut your tomatoes and wash your fresh basil
  • When the bread is ready, pour into a large bowl, and combine the tomatoes, and torn basil. Do not cut the basil with a knife. It will cause the basil to turn black or get dark.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
  • Pour the dressing over the bread salad
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Serve immediately. (If you need to wait a bit before serving, don't pour on the dressing. The bread will absorb everything and will become too soggy. Pour on the dressing right before you eat/serve).

 

 

Bread and tomato salad. This photo doesn’t do the dish justice.

 

 

 

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