Panzanella (bread salad)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsBasic raw tomato sauce
1mediumCucumber, seeded and sliced in 1-16-inch a; cut in half
1Bulb fennel, cut in half and sliced into; 1/8-inch half moo
3cupsS cubed day old bread; ( crusty peasant loaf )
6ouncesExtra virgin olive oil
4ouncesBalsamic vinegar
2tablespoonsCapers,; drained of brine
½mediumRed onion,; thinly sliced
1Red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced; 1/8-inch l

Directions

In a large mixing bowl add basic raw tomato sauce, cucumber, fennel and cubed bread. Toss to mix.

Pour olive oil and vinegar over the mixture and toss again. Add capers, red onion and bell pepper, toss once again.

The entire process takes no more than 5 minutes. The panzanella may be served immediately or an hour later. As time passes the salad becomes softer in texture.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe By :MOLTO MARIO SHOW #MB5609 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #276 Date: Sun, 3 Nov 1996 23:59:27 -0500 From: Meg Antczak <meginny@...>