Fried Sourdough Panzanella

    The perfect late summer dish.

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    Serves: 2-4

    Prep Time: 15 minutes

    Cook Time: 10 minutes

    Assembly Time: 5 minutes


    INGREDIENTS


    Dressing

    1 shallot, thinly sliced into rings

    3 tablespoons white vinegar

    2 tablespoons olive oil

    ½ teaspoon dried oregano

    1 teaspoon garlic powder


    Fried Sourdough Croutons

    2 tablespoons olive oil 

    3 cups sourdough bread, roughly cut into 1 inch chunks

    Flaky salt to taste


    2 medium heirloom tomatoes, roughly cut into big wedges

    ½ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

    ½ cup salami, diced into 1cm cubes

    ½ cup ricotta

    Fresh mint leaves

    Fresh basil leaves



    PREPARATION

    1. In the bottom of a large mixing bowl add 1 shallot thinly sliced into rings, 3 tablespoons of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir and set dressing aside.

    2. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Working in batches so you do not crowd the pan, add cubes of sourdough and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides – approximately 2-3 minutes per batch.

    3. As the fried sourdough cubes come out of the pan, season liberally with flaky salt and set aside.

    4. To the large bowl containing the dressing made previously, add 2 heirloom tomatoes cut into large wedges, ½ cup of cherry tomatoes cut in half, ½ cup diced salami and half of the fried sourdough croutons. 

    5. Toss everything together and transfer to a serving platter.

    6. Place dollops of ricotta throughout the salad and top with the remaining fried sourdough croutons, fresh mint leaves and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!