Panzanella Toscana

By LeeBoruchow

The classic Tuscan bread and tomato salad.

Ingredients

• 3 large Heirloom tomatoes, cut or sliced to your liking
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
• 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers, seeded
• 1/4 cup whole basil
• 2 Tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• x ammount of day-old bread, lightly toasted and torn to 1/4 inch cubes
• chives, for garnish
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Once toasted, set aside the bread until cool. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together all ingredients. Add bread and set aside for 15 minutes at room temperature before serving. Lightly toss before plating. Garnish with chives.