Got ripe summer tomatoes and day-old bread?
Make classic Tuscan Panzanella Salad!
Oh the joys of summer!
Elise Bauer
(Ever notice that basil is like a hydra?
Cut one stem and two grow in its place.)
What Is Panzanella Salad?
Elise Bauer
Once a poor man’s dish, panzanella has become rather trendy.
Once you make it, you’ll see why!
It’s a great way to show off wonderful, fresh, summer produce.
With so few ingredients, you’ll want all of them to shine.
If you should probably make it further ahead, refrigerate and let come to room temperature before serving.
Your panzanella will be juicy enough.
Leave the crusts on the bread chunks; they will stay chewier and give the panzanella more substance.
If you use fresh bread without doing this, the bread may disintegrate into mush in the salad.
If refrigerating, let come to room temperature before serving.
