Navidi's Panzanella Salad
Ingredients
• 1 French baguette, cut into 1 in. cubes
• 2-3 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 anchovy filets
• 1 Tbsp. capers
• 2 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/3 cup Navidi's Seasonal Extra Virgin Olive Oil (medium or robust intensity)
• 2 Tbsp. Navidi's Lavender Balsamic
• salt & black pepper, to taste
Directions: Spread bread out in a single layer on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1-2 Tbsp. Navidi's Olive Oil, salt, & pepper and toast at 350F until dry and crispy. Pulse garlic, anchovies, and capers in a food processor until pureed. Put the pureed mixture into a large salad bowl. Add the remaining Navidi's Olive Oil and Lavender Balsamic, salt and pepper to taste, and blend thoroughly with a fork. Add the cubed bread and diced tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion and toss thoroughly to coat. Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!