Thursday, August 25, 2011

Viva Panzanella

Prep/total time: 40 min
Servings: 6

3/4lb Italian bread, cubed (about 8 cups)
21/2 lbs tomatoes (about 8 med chopped)
1 can (15oz) white kidney beans rinsed and drained
1 can (14oz) water packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 cup thinly sliced roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup Greek olives, sliced

Dressing:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
3 Tbsp minced fresh thyme
oregano to taste
1 garlic clove, minced

1.  Place bread on baking sheet and spray with Pam.  Bake at 450 for 8-10min or until golden brown.  Cool to room temp.
2.  In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, beans, artichokes, peppers, basil, onion, olives, and bread.
3.  In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients.  Drixxle over salad and toss to coat.  Serve immediately.