Steps to Prepare By Farr Tout Pres Pinot Noir 2016

Quick Lemony Panzanella

From a single hectare of densely planted (7,300 vines) mix of 113, 114, 115, 667, 777 and mv6 clones, 100% whole.

Recipe Summary Quick Lemony Panzanella

A vegetable-forward alternative to garlic bread with a pasta dinner. This salad makes use of that delicious loaf of bread that's gone a little stale. Mr. Frilly does not like vinegary dressings so this salad gets its acid from some pickled banana pepper slices and a lemon, which pairs perfectly with the garlic and fresh herbs. I suggest serving with a crisp Pinot Grigio. If not serving immediately, stir every few minutes to make sure bread is soaking up those delicious juices. Serve at room temperature within a few hours. Leftovers can be refrigerated.

Ingredients | By Farr Tout Pres Pinot Noir 2016

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ loaf focaccia bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices

2 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

⅓ medium English cucumber, cubed

¼ cup diced red onion

¼ cup chopped orange bell pepper

¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives

5 pickled banana pepper rings

½ tablespoon chopped fresh basil

¼ tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

¼ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup olive oil

1 medium lemon, juiced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic, peeled

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over both sides of the focaccia. Place on a grill pan or directly on the grill grate. Toast until nicely browned, flipping as needed, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives, banana peppers, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper in a nonreactive bowl. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard; stir until combined.

Remove focaccia from the grill and rub 1 side of each slice with garlic. Tear slices into bite-sized pieces. Add to the vegetables and stir to coat. Serve at room temperature.

You can use any good quality crusty bread.

Use any color bell pepper.

Substitute 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning for the fresh herbs, if desired.

Info | By Farr Tout Pres Pinot Noir 2016

prep: 30 mins cook: 5 mins total: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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