Ingredients for Tuscan Panzanella

• 600g torn pieces of sourdough or rustic peasant bread, 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide

• 3 colheres de sopa de azeite

• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

• 60ml de vinagre de vinho tinto

• 1 colher de sopa de alcaparras escorridas

• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

• 1 dente de alho, picado

• 120ml extra virgin olive oil

• 240ml de cebola roxa fatiada finamente

• 5 assorted ripe heirloom tomatoes, halved or quartered, depending on size and shape

• 1 red pepper, julienned

• 1 yellow pepper, julienned

• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

• 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced, fronds reserved

• 80g pitted and halved Niçoise olives

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

• 1/4 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1. Pré-aqueça o forno a 149°C.

2. In a bowl, toss the bread with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Spread the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until slightly crisp. (The pieces should not be as crispy as croutons.) Alternatively, spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and let them dry, uncovered, for about 24 hours.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, capers, zest, and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, add the extra virgin olive oil in a stream until well incorporated.

4. Add the onion, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, fennel, and olives and toss with the vinaigrette. Adjust the salt and pepper.

5. Tear the fennel fronds and add them to the bowl along with the basil and bread. Toss to coat. Set aside for 20 minutes.

6. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Garnish each plate with shaved cheese and serve. If you prefer a moister salad, drizzle with a little more extra virgin olive oil.

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