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Panzanella Italian Bread Salad- Cooking Live

Panzanella Italian Bread Salad- Cooking Live comes together with Garlic Smashed To A Paste, Balsamic Vinegar, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 clove
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Spread the bread cubes out on a baking sheet and leave out, uncovered, to dry for 24 hours.

2. 2

   Alternatively, bake the cubes in a 300 degree F. oven for 10 to 20 minutes until dried out but not toasted.

3. 3

   In a large bowl whisk together the shallots, garlic, lemon rind and balsamic vinegar.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Add the olive oil in a stream, whisking constantly until well combined.

6. 6

   Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, fennel and olives, tossing to combine.

7. 7

   Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Thirty minutes before serving the salad add the reserved fennel greens, basil and bread cubes, tossing to coat, and let the salad stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.