Tuscan Bread Salad (Panzanella)

Tuscan Bread Salad  (Panzanella)


1. Place all the bread in a large bowl.

2. In small bowl mix together tomatoes, garlic paste, salt and pepper.

3. Whisk 1/3 cup olive oil an 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar into tomato mixture.

4. Pour mixture over bread and toss until all liquid is absorbed. (If the bread is very stale than additional olive oil may be needed.

5. Soak capers in small bowl with 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar for 5 minutes; drain and mix in bell pepper strips and onions.

6. In large serving bowl, arrange a layer of one-third of the soaked bread.

7. Top with one third of bell pepper mixture; then one third of tomato mixture.

8. Sprinkle with one-third of optional cheese, anchovies, olives and basil.

9. Repeat layers two more times.

10. Allow salad to set at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before serving.

11. Pass extra virgin olive oil at the table.

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