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Panzanella Salad

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups Heirloom Tomatoes, wedges
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers ( I like assorted red, yellow and orange), chopped
  • 2 cups Cucumbers, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion, sliced
  • 5 cups Bread, Grilled and Cubed
  • 1/4 Cup Basil
  • 8 ounces Burrata
  • 2 Grilled Peaches,wedges (optional)
  • 4 ounces prosciutto (optional)

Dijon Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the bread into thick pieces, brush with olive oil, and grill the bread slices until crispy
  2. Once the bread is cooled, cut into one inch cubes
  3. Cut the tomatoes into wedges, bell peppers and cucumbers into one inch pieces and slice the onions
  4. Place tomatoes and vegetables into a large bowl and add the grilled bread
  5. Prepare the vinaigrette: Using mortar and pestle, press the garlic, salt and pepper until paste like, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pressed garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon, salt and pepper
  6. Toss the vinaigrette into the vegetable and bread mixture and toss until fully coated
  7. Allow the salad to sit for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the juices come together
  8. Transfer salad onto a large platter and top with burrata (or cheese of choice), fresh basil leaves and prosciutto(optional).
  9. Serve and enjoy!