Panzanella, or Bread Salad by Lucy Mercer/A Cook and Her Books |
Panzanella
6 green onions
1/2 baguette, day old, cubed
1 shallot, minced
1 small cucumber, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1 handful basil leaves, shredded
Dressing:
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1. To prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, use a fork to mix together the shallots, lemon rind, garlic and salt, mashing the ingredients together.Whisk in oil, vinegar and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. To prepare the salad: Add the salad ingredients together and toss well with the dressing.Serve immediately or store in refrigerator for up to a half hour.
Text and image copyright 2013, Lucy Mercer.
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