Pumpernickel, Mozzarella & Heirloom Tomato Panzanella
- 6 cups pumpernickel bread, stale and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup English cucumber, sliced in half & 1/4 inch slices (half moon shaped)
- 1 red bell pepper, roasted, seeded, peeled, and chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced & cut in half
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh cut into cubes
- 1 cup tomatoes, preferably a mixture of yellow pear and red grape heirlooms
- 1/2 cup basil, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, a good variety
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Mix together bread, cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, cheese, tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl.
- Whisk together remaining ingredients to make the vinaigrette. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve and enjoy!
pumpernickel bread, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, garlic, whole grain mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pumpernickel-mozzarella-heirloom-tomato-panzanella-392038 (may not work)