Panzanella

Name: Panzanella
Ingredients: 2 cups olive oil; 2 cloves of garlic; 1/2 French baguette cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons chiffonade of basil; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; Salt and black pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 small red onion, julienned; 4 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed and julienned; 1/2 pound Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 pound salami, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 head of radicchio, julienned

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 cups olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 French baguette cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons chiffonade of basil
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 small red onion, julienned
4 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed and julienned
1/2 pound Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound salami, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 head of radicchio, julienned

Directions

1

In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil and garlic cloves.
2

When the oil is hot, add the bread cubes and fry until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes, stirring often to prevent the bread from sticking together.
3

Remove the bread from pan and drain on a paper-lined plate.
4

Season with salt and pepper In a mixing bowl, toss the remaining ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.
5

Season the radicchio with olive oil, salt and pepper.
6

Cover the base of the platter with the radicchio.
7

To assemble, toss the fried bread with the other ingredients and mound on a platter.
8

Can be made ahead of time, by keeping the bread separate until serving.