Panzanella

Want a perfect salad to go with your grilled meat? This is an Italian bread salad, it is quick to make and requires no cooking. If there's an ingredient you don't like, feel free to substitute it with something else or leave it out.

What You Need

Directions

1 large loaf Italian bread cubed into bite size pieces  1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 6 to 8 leaves basil, chiffonad 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cubed 1 small sweet red onion  sliced and  separated into rings Half a cucumber, sliced into bite size pieces canned tuna fish, drained and crumbled (see list below for additional options) 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Optional  items  olives, mozarella,  capers, and anchovies

In a serving bowl stir together the bread, tomatoes,  cucumber,  garlic,onions,  oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper to taste until the salad is combined well. Mix in the remaining ingredients and season to taste. Let the salad stand for  about twenty minutes to give the bread time to absorb some flavor, and serve.

Where Quick and Easy Is Heading

Summer is upon us and I think we can never have enough cool menus to serve unexpected company or even our family. We will sneak in some grill items to accent our cold items.

When shopping for ingredients don’t forget to grab a bunch of sunflowers to add to your summer fun. Hope everyone had a great Memorial weekend and stayed safe.

What You Need	Directions
1-1/2 lb. cooked thinly sliced deli roast beef, cut into strips or leftover roast beef 5 cups baby spinach leaves 1-1/2 cups sliced on the bias celery  thinly sliced red onions 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper German salad dressing	Slice celery and onions. Make German salad dressing (can be made ahead of time.)  Add celery, onions and beef to greens. Pour dressing around the bowl and work ingredients into dressing to coat.
Dressing 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons ketchup 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon prepared dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste Put ingredients in a jar and shake to combine, pour over greens and beef just before serving..	Tip: If you pour your dressing around the bowl, and move the greens into the dressing, you will not over dress your salad.