Tuscan Panzanella Salad
A fresh mix of bright vinaigrette, greens, vegetables and herbs.
Yield:
12 servings
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
- 2 cups El Verano Sabroso Salsa Style Diced Tomatoes
- ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp. Garlic, minced
- ½ tsp. Sea salt
- ¼ tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups El Verano Sabroso Salsa Style Diced Tomatoes
½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
3 tbsp. Garlic, minced
½ tsp. Sea salt
¼ tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
- 2 lbs. Tomatoes, diced 1″
- 1 large Cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, sliced ½″
- ¾ cup Roasted red bell peppers, diced ½″
- ¾ cup Roasted yellow bell peppers
- 1 cup Red onion, shaved
- 1½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 3 cups Arugula leaves
- ¾ cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp. Capers, crushed
- 1 tsp. Sea salt
- ½ tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. Crusty sourdough bread, diced 1½″, toasted (about 6 cups bread cubes)
2 lbs. Tomatoes, diced 1″
1 large Cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, sliced ½″
¾ cup Roasted red bell peppers, diced ½″
¾ cup Roasted yellow bell peppers
1 cup Red onion, shaved
1½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
3 cups Arugula leaves
¾ cup Fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp. Capers, crushed
1 tsp. Sea salt
½ tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. Crusty sourdough bread, diced 1½″, toasted (about 6 cups bread cubes)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
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In a non-reactive bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
To Assemble One Salad – place the following ingredients in a 4-quart bowl:
• 2 oz. Vinaigrette
• ½ cup Tomatoes, diced 1″
• ¼ cup Cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, sliced ½″
• 2 tbsp. Roasted red bell peppers, diced ½″
• 2 tbsp. Roasted yellow bell peppers
• 2 tbsp. Red onion, shaved
• 4 each Kalamata olives
• ¼ cup Arugula leaves
• 2 tbsp. Basil leaves, chiffonade
• ½ tsp. Capers
• ½ cup Crusty sourdough bread cubes
- Toss salad until thoroughly mixed. Place salad onto a chilled large, rimmed salad bowl.
- If desired, top with freshly ground black pepper and drizzle 1 tsp. of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.
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