Pastrami and Rye Panzanella

Name: Pastrami and Rye Panzanella
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 177 milliliters basil leaves, large leaves torn; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 2 mediums pickling or Persian cucumbers or 1 large European cucumber; 59 milliliters flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 118 milliliters very thinly sliced red onion; 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 710 milliliters cubed light rye bread; 4 servings Fine sea salt; 454 grams tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pastrami and Rye Panzanellan a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 228 calories, 4g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, flat-leaf parsley leaves, persian cucumbers, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F with the rack in the middle.

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Put the onion in a bowl and cover with 1 to 2 cups of cold water. Swish the water around and rub the slices with your hands. Strain and repeat the process two or three times, letting the slices soak and changing the water at 10-minute intervals. (Soaking raw onion in cold water mellows the harsh bite.)

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Onion

Water

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Meanwhile, spread out the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake until the edges are crispy and golden, 6 to 8 minutes.

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Bread Cubes

Spread

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Oven

Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely.

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On a cutting board, finely chop the garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using boththe blade and the flat side of a chef's knife, chop and scrape the mixtureinto a paste.

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Garlic

Salt

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Put the oil and vinegar into a bowl, add the garlic paste andwhisk to combine.

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Garlic Paste

Vinegar

Cooking Oil

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In a large bowl, combine the cooled bread, tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Tossto combine, gently pressing the tomatoes a bit to release some of the juices.

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Tomato