Grilled Panzanella with Heirloom Tomatoes
- 1 (1-pound) loaf day-old rustic bread, such as pugliese or ciabatta
- 6 cloves roasted garlic (page 192)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1/3 cup Champagne or white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet pimenton (Spanish smoked paprika)
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, and torn into narrow strips
- 4 green onions, finely chopped (including half of greens)
- 8 ounces haricots verts or baby Blue Lake green beans, blanched, drained, and cut into julienne
- 8 ounces tomatoes in mixed colors, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 lemon or English cucumbers, cut into small wedges
- 1/3 cup black oil-cured olives, pitted
- 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 dozen fresh basil leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, cut into thin shavings
- Prepare a medium-hot fire (450F) in a wood-fired grill, or plan to use a grill pan.
- Trim the heel ends from the loaf and cut the bread into 1-inch slices.
- Mash the garlic and sea salt into a paste.
- Blend with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Brush one side of the bread slices with the garlic mixture.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat, if using.
- Oil the grill grids or grill pan and toast the bread, dry side down, until lightly charred, about 3 minutes.
- Turn the bread over and repeat on the second side.
- Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Tear the bread into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- To make the dressing, combine the vinegar and pimenton in a small bowl and gradually whisk in the oil to create an emulsion.
- Add salt to taste and set aside.
- Combine the red pepper, green onions, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and capers in a bowl.
- Lightly dress and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Let stand for 30 minutes, then add to the bread and toss.
- Add more dressing as needed to coat the bread.
- Add the basil leaves and toss again.
- Serve on a platter or on individual dishes, topped with Parmesan cheese.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-panzanella-with-heirloom-tomatoes-391746 (may not work)