Panzanella

Italian bread salad with ripe tomatoes and cucumbers, perfect for summer.

Ingredients

• 300 g stale bread
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 2 medium cucumbers
• 1 red onion
• 1 bunch basil leaves
• 50 ml olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Method

1. Tear bread into pieces and soak with water briefly. Squeeze out excess water.
2. Chop tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion.
3. Mix vegetables, basil, and bread in a bowl.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper. Let stand to blend flavors.

Chef's tips

• Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
• Allow to sit for better taste integration.