Panzanella: a recipe unlike any other

Panzanella: a recipe unlike any other
  • Preparation time 20 Min.
  • Cooking time 20 Min.
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Portions 4
  • Calories per Serving 150
  • Type of plate Side dish, Appetizer

Panzanella is a traditional Tuscan dish that is simple, rustic and full of flavor. Prepared with soaked stale bread, ripe tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, fresh basil and dressed with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and salt, it is a fresh and light salad, perfect for summer.

Born as a poor and anti-waste dish, today panzanella is one of the most popular recipes for quick lunches, picnics or outdoor dinners. Discover how to prepare true Tuscan panzanella, colorful, fragrant and with an authentic country taste.

Ingredients

  • 240gr of salt-free bread that has been stale for at least 2 days
  • 2 ox-heart tomatoes
  • 2 ripe cucumbers
  • 2 small fresh spring onions
  • q.b. of salad mix(bitter)
  • q.b. extra virgin olive oil
  • q.b. fine salt
  • q.b. basil leaves

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Instructions

1. Soak the bread in cold water for at least 10 minutes.

2. Drain, squeeze and crumble it into coarse pieces.

3. Dice tomatoes, cucumbers, and spring onions.

4. Julienne cut the misticanza.

5. Season all vegetables in a large saucepan with salt and oil.

6. Serve with basil leaves.

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