Panzanella - Tuscan Tomato & Bread Salad
- 5 cups crusty Italian bread, torn into bite sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for coating
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 large ripe Blush tomatoes cut into wedges
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
- Preheat oven to 200°C
- Toss the torn bread with a drizzle of olive oil to moisten, spread on a baking tray, season with salt & pepper and lightly toast for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Remove & set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, and salt.
- Fold in the bread, tomatoes, onion, olives, and basil.
- Optional - crumble fetta over the salad or fresh shaved parmesan.
* Panzanella can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for several hours or taken on picnics.