Panzanella

Name: Panzanella
Ingredients: 8 ounces crusty whole-wheat Italian or French bread; 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes; 4 or 5 ounces sliced red onion; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 15 fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon minced garlic in oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces crusty whole-wheat Italian or French bread
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes
4 or 5 ounces sliced red onion
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
15 fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic in oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1

Cut bread into 1-inch-thick slices and toast quickly, just enough to dry surfaces.
2

Chop tomatoes into small chunks or put through food processor.
3

Combine bread, tomatoes, onion and pepper well in serving bowl.
4

Pour on garlic, vinegar and oil with basil and toss well.
5

Serve.