Tuscan Panzanella

Description

You say bread salad, the Tuscans say panzanella. Mix up the typical salad with this outdoor-friendly Italian party-pleaser.

Ingredients

• ½ large loaf rustic Italian bread
• 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1 large cucumber – peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 bulb fennel, chopped
• 1 yellow pepper – seeded, ribs removed, and chopped
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 12 leaves fresh basil, torn, or more to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 6