Tuscan bread salad (panzanella)

Discover the flavors of Tuscany with this traditional bread salad. Crispy bread, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and tangy vinaigrette combine for a taste sensation.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of day-old italian bread, cubed
• 4 anchovy fillets, cut into large pieces
• 8 large cherry tomatoes
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 orange bell pepper, diced
• 1 english cucumber, diced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoon capers, drained
• handful of basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix together the bread, anchovies, cherry tomatoes, celery, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, 2 teaspoons of garlic, capers, and basil in a spacious bowl.
2. Whisk the remaining 2 teaspoons of garlic, red-wine vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil in a tiny bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad 10 minutes prior to serving.

Summary:

• Calories: 2101 kcal
• Fat: 121 g
• Protein: 46 g
• Carbs: 217 g
• Potassium: 2739 mg
• Magnesium: 240 mg