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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The classic Italian salad. Adapted from Chez Pim. Serves 2-3 hungry people or 4-6 as part of a larger meal. Supermarket tomatoes just aren't worth using - if you can't get garden tomatoes, don't bother... Ingredients:
2 1/2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar |
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp) |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1 teaspoon honey |
kosher salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
3 lbs ripe heirloom tomatoes |
1/2 lb stale crusty bread, cut in cubes |
1/2 cup basil leaves, roughly torn |
Directions:
1. In a small jar, combine vinegars, oil, mustard, honey, salt and pepper, and shake well.
2. Cut the tomatoes into wedges in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the tomatoes. Toss several times over the next 3-5 minutes.
3. Put bread cubes in a large, pretty serving bowl. Drain the juices from the tomato bowl into the bread and toss gently to coat. Let stand 5 minutes.
4. Add the now-moist bread to the tomatoes. Add basil and more pepper. Toss gently. Taste and adjust seasoning. Return to the serving bowl and drizzle with just a touch more olive oil.
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