Season to taste. Toss the anchovies with the tomatoes, croutons, olive oil dressing, the olives and half the basil in a large bowl. Spoon the panzanella onto a serving plate and top with the remaining basil. Loading...
Panzanella salad with hearty Italian bread, tomatoes, shallots and basil, tossed in a light and tangy dressing. If you like, add fresh mozzarella cheese.
Tomato panzanella salad with hearty Italian bread, tomatoes, shallots and basil, tossed in a light and tangy dressing! If you like, add fresh mozzarella cheese. Toasting the bread in the oven for a few minutes produces the best texture. More tips and complete video below! Panzanella salad, the perfect way to use up day-old bread!
How long you allow your panzanella salad to sit is up to you, I find 30 minutes to be a good amount of time for the flavors to meld and for the bread to soak just enough of the dressing without getting too soggy. In a large mixing bowl, combine bread cubes with large drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a generous pinch of kosher salt.