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AuthorChef Soju Philip
DifficultyBeginner

Panzanella- This a summer salad from the Tuscany region of Italy. The region is so famous for its fresh produce and herbs. The word Panzanella literally means 'Pane' is bread and 'Zanella' - a deep plate in Italian language. Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onions and breads tossed with Italian vinaigrette is a good choice of seasonal summer salad. In European community salads and soups has a major role in dining table and this salad is one of the favorite among them.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins
For the vinaigrette
1

Wash and cut the tomatoes into dices. Peel the onions and slice. Wash and cut the cucumber into dice. Slice the basil leaf.
Toast the bread pieces on a pan and cut into dices.

2

Combine all together for the dressing , mix well into a nice emulsion.

3

Put all the vegetables, basil and bread pieces in a bowl, pour over the vinaigrette , toss well.
Serve chilled garnished with basil leaves.

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette

Directions

1

Wash and cut the tomatoes into dices. Peel the onions and slice. Wash and cut the cucumber into dice. Slice the basil leaf.
Toast the bread pieces on a pan and cut into dices.

2

Combine all together for the dressing , mix well into a nice emulsion.

3

Put all the vegetables, basil and bread pieces in a bowl, pour over the vinaigrette , toss well.
Serve chilled garnished with basil leaves.

Panzanella (Italian vegetable and bread salad)