The Learning Kitchen: Recipe for panzanella

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Jen Vogel joined us on 9 News at Noon to show us how to make Panzanella.

Recipe:  Panzanella- Serves 4

High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tsp Premium Elements Balsamic Vinegar

Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

1/2 of an English cucumber, unpeeled and diced

2 large on-the-vine tomatoes, seeded and diced

1 tsp flat leaf parsley, minced

Capers to taste (optional)

2 tbsp red onion, diced small

1 cup small cubed baguette or other crusty bread

Combine all vegetables and season with a bit of alt, pepper and olive oil.  Reserve.  Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, salt and pepper and place onto baking sheet.  Toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until crispy and golden.  Add croutons to the vegetable mixture.  Toss gently and add more olive oil and the balsamic, then taste for seasoning a final time before serving.

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