If you are looking for a bright and colorful simple salad than you need to make this avocado panzanella. Why wouldn’t you make this salad? It has avocados, cherry tomatoes, and baguette pieces soaked in dressing. That’s right. Instead of croutons, or a side of bread sticks. You coat the bread with dressing then you toss all the ingredients together. Check out the recipe below
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds mixed color cherry tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped.
- 1½ tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, pit removed and cut into pieces
- 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 6 oz ciabatta or crusty loaf
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- small handful basil leaves
Directions
- Halve or roughly chop the tomatoes (depending on size) and put them in a bowl. Season well and add the garlic, capers, avocado and onion, and mix well. Set aside for 10 mins.
- Meanwhile, tear or slice the ciabatta into 1 inch chunks and place in a large serving bowl or on a platter. Drizzle with half the olive oil, half the vinegar and add some seasoning. When ready to serve, pour over the tomatoes and any juices. Scatter with the basil leaves and drizzle over the remaining oil and vinegar. Give it a final stir and serve immediately.
Recipe source: BBC Good Food
Photo source: Taste.Com Australia
