Rustic Bread Salad
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup pine nuts, for garnish
- 1 whole round loaf day-old rustic bread (about 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 ears sweet corn, shucked and steamed in the microwave on high for 3 minutes
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, or any combination), cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, cut in 1/8-inch-thick slices and quartered
- 1 medium yellow squash, cut in 1/8-inch-thick slices and quartered
- 2 pints assorted cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons
- 2 cups loosely packed baby arugula or other baby greens
- 3 tablespoons loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 large heirloom or farmstand tomato, cored, sliced, and cut into bite-size pieces
- Parmesan curls, for garnish (see Tip, page 18)
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- TO MAKE THE BREAD SALAD: Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Spread the pine nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Check frequently to make sure they do not burn.
- Set aside to cool.
- Increase the heat to 400F.
- Cut the bread (with crust) into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Combine the melted butter, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.
- Spread the cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and toss with the butter mixture to coat evenly.
- Bake, turning occasionally, until the cubes are browned and crisp, about 30 minutes.
- Cool the bread thoroughly on the baking sheet.
- Cut the corn kernels off the cob, and place in an extra-large serving bowl along with the bell peppers, zucchini, squash, cherry tomatoes, basil, arugula, and parsley.
- Toss to mix evenly.
- Add the heirloom tomato pieces and toss gently.
- TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE: Whisk together the vinegars, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the olive oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly until the dressing emulsifies.
- Pour over the salad and toss to mix.
- TO SERVE: Garnish with the Parmesan shavings and toasted pine nuts.
- Serve the dressed salad immediately.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad and dressing separately up to 24 hours in advance.
- Dress the salad and garnish with Parmesan and pine nuts just before serving.
- To make Parmesan curls, scrape a vegetable peeler across the surface of the block of cheese.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rustic-bread-salad-382588 (may not work)