Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Recipe

stale bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while day-old bread is often less expensive.

ripe tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes offer unique flavors, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion provides a milder taste, while white onion is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Dice the heirloom tomatoes, baby cucumber, and shallot into 1-inch cubes.

Finely chop the dill and basil.

Slice the ciabatta bread into 1-inch cubes.

Broil the bread for 1 minute per side so that it's toasted.

Place into a serving dish the diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced shallot, chopped dill, and chopped basil, and mix together.

Place the extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar in a small mixing bowl, and mix together.

Pour the dressing over the salad, and mix in the croutons.

Serve immediately, and enjoy!

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