Panzanella (bread Salad)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups day-old italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces or cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 lb tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges and separated
• 1/2 small cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups torn mixed greens

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl combine bread cubes, chopped tomatoes, onion, cucumber, basil, parsley, and minced garlic.
• 2 for dressing: in a glass measure stir together vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper; spoon over salad.
• 3 toss gently to coat.
• 4 let stand for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
• 5 serve over torn greens.