Classic Panzanella Salad (Tuscan-Style Tomato and Bread Salad) Recipe

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 2 1/2 pounds (1.1kg) mixed ripe tomatoes , cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt , plus more for seasoning (use half as much if using table salt)
  • 3/4 pound (340g) ciabatta or rustic sourdough bread, cut into 1 1/2–inch cubes (about 6 cups bread cubes)
  • 10 tablespoons (150ml) extra-virgin olive oil , divided
  • 1 small shallot , minced (about 2 tablespoons )
  • 2 medium cloves garlic , minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup ( 1/2 ounce ) packed basil leaves , roughly chopped

Directions

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