During this time of the year the produce is amazingly fresh and abundant! Take advantage my friend! When your working with great ingredients, you don't need any extras.
If you have never had a Panzanella salad before now is the time to try it! A tuscan salad of tomatoes and crusty bread that is the perfect summer side dish!
What You Will Need: Tomatoes, onion, cucumber, basil and crusty bread.
I sliced up a couple pieces and threw them on the grill but you can toast them in the oven or use some stale day old bread.
Cube up your bread & quarter the tomatoes, toss together in a large bowl.
Next goes the chopped cucumber and thinly sliced onions. Season with salt/pepper and add in your chiffonade of basil.
Combine!
Dress this summer salad with a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar, I used balsamic. Feel free to use any dressing/vinaigrette you would like but use it lightly, you don't want the dressing to mask the fresh flavors of your vegetables.
Serve up a big, heaping bowl full & be prepared to go for seconds!
If you end up having leftovers, remove the bread (they will become to soggy to reuse) and refrigerate the rest. Toss in some fresh bread the next day or create a quick appetizer by toasting up thin slices of bread (I added slices of mozzarella cheese) and topping it with the mixture.
Enjoy & Always Cook with Love!
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