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Panzanella Toscana
A simple rustic summer dish, this tasty panzanella from Tuscany is perfect as a light lunch or for picnics.
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 208 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 slices of stale Tuscan bread eg. a dry country loaf
- 30 mls water 2 tablespoons
- 4 large tomatoes cut into cubes
- ½ English cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion finely sliced
- 45 mls white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons
- 240 mls water 1 cup
- 10-15 basil leaves
- 10 capers
- 100 mls olive oil 7 tablespoons, or as required
- 30 mls white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the sliced onion in a bowl with water mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar, and set aside for 1 hour.
- Salt the tomatoes and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Cut the bread slices into small cubes, arrange flat in a dish, and moisten with water. Set aside till softened (around 10 minutes).
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To assemble
- In a serving dish, add the bread and pour in the tomatoes with their liquid.
- Drain the onions and add to the dish, along with cucumbers and capers.
- Tear the basil leaves and sprinkle on top. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, then combine well.
- Chill in the fridge for an hour, bring to room temperature before serving.
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Notes
- Use day old crusty bread for best results.
- Use good quality fresh tomatoes and a good olive oil for best results.
- Store in the fridge and consume within 2 days.
- Variations - you could also add celery, tuna, cannellini or borlotti beans, anchovies, lettuce, and hard boiled eggs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
108mg
(5%)
Potassium
537mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1595IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
28.1mg
(31%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1595IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.