Tuscan Panzanella Salad
Serves 8
1 large Italian ciabatta or sourdough loaf, sliced & cut into bite-sized chunks
300g / 10 ½ oz cherry tomatoes, halved
3 celery stalks, sliced
3 red peppers, roasted, peeled & sliced into strips
10 Italian black olives, pitted & halved
3 tbsps capers, well-rinsed
1 large red onion, finely chopped
2 mini cucumbers (or 1 large cucumber, seeded), peeled & diced large
2 handfuls of basil, sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 anchovy, rinsed & chopped
For the dressing:
125ml / 4floz extra virgin olive oil
125ml / 4floz red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper
8 halved fresh anchovies to garnish (optional)
1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas 6.
2. Place the bread on a baking tray, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning. Bake for 7 minutes or until crispy. Remove and allow to cool.
3. Combine all the ingredients, except the dressing, in a large salad bowl.
When ready to serve, pour over the oil and vinegar, sprinkle with salt and pepper and garnish, if liked with the fresh anchovies laid over the top.
1 large Italian ciabatta or sourdough loaf, sliced & cut into bite-sized chunks
300g / 10 ½ oz cherry tomatoes, halved
3 celery stalks, sliced
3 red peppers, roasted, peeled & sliced into strips
10 Italian black olives, pitted & halved
3 tbsps capers, well-rinsed
1 large red onion, finely chopped
2 mini cucumbers (or 1 large cucumber, seeded), peeled & diced large
2 handfuls of basil, sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 anchovy, rinsed & chopped
For the dressing:
125ml / 4floz extra virgin olive oil
125ml / 4floz red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper
8 halved fresh anchovies to garnish (optional)
1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas 6.
2. Place the bread on a baking tray, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning. Bake for 7 minutes or until crispy. Remove and allow to cool.
3. Combine all the ingredients, except the dressing, in a large salad bowl.
When ready to serve, pour over the oil and vinegar, sprinkle with salt and pepper and garnish, if liked with the fresh anchovies laid over the top.
Labels: Main Course, Side Dishes And Relishes
