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Green Summer Panzanella Recipe

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Try this fun spin on panzanella with this green summer panzanella recipe, made with crispy ciabatta croutons, thinly sliced cucumber and zucchini, white beans and basil! All tossed in a garlicky red wine dressing. The perfect light summer dinner!
Preparazione 20 minuti
Cottura 30 minuti
Portata Main Course
Porzioni 4 persons

Ingredienti
  

  • 6-8 cups torn ciabatta bread
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 6 small Persian cucumbers
  • 1/2 large red onion
  • 1 can cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced

Istruzioni
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread bread evenly on a large baking sheet and toast for 10-15 minutes until crispy. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • While bread is toasting, use a mandolin to slice the zucchini, cucumbers and red onion into paper thin rounds. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt and set in a colander to drain for 15 minutes. Briefly rinse.
  • Toss bread, vegetables, cannellini beans, and basil in a large bowl. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar and garlic and season with salt and black pepper. Pour over the panzanella and let sit 10 minutes before serving.

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