Summer's Last Hurrah Panzanella

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Total Time
20 minutes, plus resting time to taste
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Ingredients

4-6 servings
  • Croutons
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cups hearty sourdough or country bread in 1-inch cubes (from a small boule)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Dressing
  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smooth dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons white wine or champagne vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Assembly
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 2 bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (purple, orange, or yellow are nice for aesthetics if you can find them)
  • 1/2 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
  • Handful large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained
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Chef’s notes

You can experiment with different types of bread like cornbread for a unique twist.
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