Panzanella Salad with Organic Citrus Balsamic Vinagar
Courtesy of Keli Sim DeRitis Poggi Bonsi, www.poggibonsigifts.com
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Ingredients
1 Loaf crusty Italian or French bread
2 Pickling or Persian cucumbers 2 cups cherry tomatoes ½ Sweet onion, thinly sliced ¾ cup Marino Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Bunch basil stems removed, chiffonade 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 Tbsp Ritrovo Selections Organic Citrus Balsamic Vinegar Casina Rossa Herbs & Salt, to taste |
Directions
Preheat oven to 300° F. Cut bread into 1 inch cubes, arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle with ¼ cup Marino Organic EVOO.Place the pan in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until crisp and slightly browned. Remove bread from the oven and cool.
In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and bread cubes. In a small bowl whisk together ½ cup Marino Organic EVOO, Ritrovo Selections Organic Citrus Balsamic Vinegar, garlic and Casina Rossa Herbs & salt. Pour over the salad ingredients, tossing gently. Garnish with basil leaves. Cover and allow to rest at room temperature for an hour or two before serving. Buon Appetito!
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