Panzanella Salad
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients

- CROUTON INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 6 cups day old bread--preferably a French or Italian loaf
- salt and pepper to taste
- SALAD INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

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- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 
 
An Italian classic combining the great flavors of olive oil, tomatoes, and garlic.
 
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Remove crusts from bread and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Melt
    butter in a large skillet until it foams. Add garlic, cook until fragrant (30 seconds to 1
    minute).  Add bread cubes and toss to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste
    and place on a baking sheet; toast in oven until crispy (5-10 minutes).
  • While croutons are
    toasting, mix all other ingredients, except for cheese, in a large bowl. Add croutons, toss. 
    Add parmesean cheese and stir.  Sprinkle more cheese on top, if desired.
  • Can be served
    on a platter or with large lettuce leaves on individual salad plates.


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