Thursday, September 20, 2012

Panzanella Salad

Ingredients
Serves Two

2 Cups ciabatta bread, toasted & pulled into 1 inch pieces
10 Grape tomatoes, cut in half
6 oz Fresh spinach
½ Cup cucumber (peeled) or yellow bell peppers, ½ inch dice
8 Kalamata olives, chopped
4 Pepperoncinis, destemmed & cut into 1/3 inch rings
2 oz Fresh mozzarella, cut into 1 inch pieces
Dressing
2 Tbsp basil leaves, julienned
1 Tbsp roasted garlic
1 oz Balsamic Vinegar
2 ½ oz Olive oil

Instructions
1. Toast the bread in the oven to crisp.
2. Combine the dressing ingredients in the mixing bowl and break up the basil leaves and garlic.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to a mixing bowl, reserving ½ of the mozzarella for garnish and toss.
4. Arrange the salad on a plate or in a bowl, and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.
5. Serve room temperature to warm and enjoy!

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