
With roots in the Tuscan countryside, Panzanella is a rustic chopped salad featuring seasonal produce, crusty bread, and a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
1/2 loaf of BF Rustic White Bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 1/2 tsp
1/2 cantaloupe seeded and cut with a melon baller
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
1/8 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
Dressing
1 small lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the bread with the avocado oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, then bake for 7-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Arrange remaining salad ingredients on a large platter and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
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In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, mustard, table salt, and pepper. Whisk while you stream in the olive oil and mix until the dressing becomes emulsified.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss. Serve immediately.
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