Strawberry Panzanella

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Prep time: About 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: About 15 minutes

Makes: 4 - 5 servings

    

Ingredients

• 1 t.             butter
• 8 oz.           hearty bread, cut in 3/4" slices
• 1 lb.           Ripe strawberries
• 4 T.             extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 T.             balsamic vinegar
• 1 T.             capers
• 1 t.             dried basil leaves
• 1/2 cup       chopped radishes
• 1/2 cup       chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup       chopped red onions

    

Directions

1. Lightly toast the bread. Butter one side and broil coated side 5 minutes until brown.
2. Cut the toast into cubes.
3. Wash and destem the strawberries. Thinly slice half the berries and mash them.
4. Blend in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar until smooth.
5. Quarter the remaining strawberries.
6. Gently mix all ingredients. Let flavors blend in refrigerator 15 minutes.

 

Based on a recipe from "River Cottage Fruit Every Day".

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