Authentic Tuscan Panzanella (Rustic Tomato, Bread & Basil Salad)

Name: Authentic Tuscan Panzanella (Rustic Tomato, Bread & Basil Salad)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 250 g Stale rustic crusty bread; 600 g Ripe juicy heirloom tomatoes; 1 piece Cucumber sliced; 0.5 piece Red onion; 20 piece Fresh basil leaves; 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar; 1 tsp Sea salt

Tuscany's famous summer peasant salad: hearty rustic bread soaked in sweet sun-ripened tomato juices, tossed with crisp cucumbers, red onion, lots of basil, and tangy vinegar.

Prep

20 min

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Total

20 min

Ingredients

4servings

Stale rustic crusty bread
250 g
Ripe juicy heirloom tomatoes
600 g
Cucumber sliced
1 piece
Red onion
0.5 piece
Fresh basil leaves
20 piece
Extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp
Red wine vinegar
2 tbsp
Sea salt
1 tsp

Preparation Steps

Chop tomatoes into a large bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to release their natural juices.

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Add torn crusty bread into the bowl, tossing gently so it absorbs the savory tomato essence.

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Add diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and generous torn basil leaves.

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Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Toss gently and let rest for 15 minutes before serving so flavors meld.

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Source: Italian Regional Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA))

Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105

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Authentic Tuscan Panzanella (Rustic Tomato, Bread & Basil Salad)

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