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Grilled Asparagus Panzanella Recipe

Grilled Asparagus Panzanella Recipe
  • Category

    Salads

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

6 slices country style bread

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 garlic cloves, minced

Salt and black pepper

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed

8 red cherry tomatoes, quartered

8 yellow cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced

1/2 cup Niçoise olives, pitted

2 tablespoons capers

Directions

Heat the grill to high. Grill the bread slices until slightly charred on both sides. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss the asparagus with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Cut into 1-inch segments. Add the vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the rest of the oil in a large bowl. Whisk together until combined. Add the tomatoes, onion, olives, capers, grilled bread, and the asparagus. Toss well and set aside for 30 minutes before serving.