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=Ingredients=
==Panzanella Salad Dressing==
'''<big>3</big>''' tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

'''<big>2</big>''' tablespoons red or white wine vinegar

<big>'''1'''</big> teaspoon Dijon mustard

'''<big><sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub></big>''' teaspoon grated fresh garlic or very finely chopped garlic

'''<big><sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub></big>''' teaspoon crushed red pepper

'''<big><sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub></big>''' teaspoon kosher salt

'''<big><sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub></big>''' teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

==Panzanella==
<big>'''3-4 <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>'''</big> inch thick slices (275 g) sourdough bread ciabatta, or similar crusty bread

Extra virgin olive oil

'''<big>1</big>''' teaspoon dried oregano

Kosher salt

'''<big>3</big>''' (340 g) red bell peppers or assorted colors (yellow, orange, red), ''sliced into 1-inch pieces''

'''<big>12</big>''' ounces (300 g) cherry or grape tomatoes '''<big>1</big>''' pint

'''<big><sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub></big>''' cup thinly sliced red onion

'''<big>2</big>''' baby (Persian) cucumbers or seedless cucumber, sliced into thin rounds

'''<big><sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub></big>''' cup fresh mozzarella or crumbled feta cheese (or a 50-50 combination)

Handful of fresh basil or Italian parsley roughly torn

=Instructions=

==Mix the salad dressing==

'''Combine''' all the ingredients for the vinaigrette dressing in a lidded glass jar. '''Shake''' it until the dressing is ''smooth and emulsified''. Alternatively, you can '''whisk''' everything together in a bowl. The dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead (store in the refrigerator).

* extra virgin olive oil
* vinegar
* Dijon mustard
* garlic 
* crushed red pepper
* salt
* pepper

==Panzanella salad==
'''Preheat''' the oven to 400°F

'''Slice''' the <span style="background:lightgreen">bread</span> into 1-inch cubes (they don't have to be perfect). If you're feeling rustic, '''tear''' the <span style="background:lightgreen">bread</span> into irregular bite-size pieces instead of slicing it. ''You should have about 5 heaping cups''

'''Put''' the <span style="background:lightgreen">bread pieces</span> on a ''rimmed sheet pan''

'''Drizzle''' about 3 Tablespoons of <span style="background:lightgreen">olive oil</span> over the <span style="background:lightgreen">bread</span> and '''sprinkle''' with the oregano and <big>'''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>'''</big> teaspoon of <span style="background:lightgreen">salt</span>

'''Toss''' together until the <span style="background:lightgreen">bread</span> is evenly coated with the seasonings

'''Spread''' it out in an even layer

'''Bake''' 15 minutes, '''stirring''' the pieces around once about halfway through. ''The bread should be crisp on the edges and lightly toasted''

'''Put''' the <span style="background:lightgreen">sliced peppers</span> and <span style="background:lightgreen">tomatoes</span> on a <span style="color:red">second</span> ''rimmed sheet pan''

'''Drizzle''' on 1-2 Tablespoons of the <span style="background:lightgreen">olive oil</span> and '''sprinkle''' with a large pinch of <span style="background:lightgreen">salt</span>, then gently '''shake''' the pan to coat

'''Bake''' alongside the bread for 15 minutes

'''Transfer''' the <span style="background:lightgreen">toasted bread</span> to an oversized bowl

'''Scrape''' in the <span style="background:lightgreen">roasted tomatoes</span> and <span style="background:lightgreen">peppers</span>, along with all the <span style="background:lightgreen">tomato juices</span> that collected in the pan

'''Add''' the <span style="background:lightgreen">red onion</span> and <span style="background:lightgreen">cucumbers</span> and '''toss''' a few times to incorporate

'''Pour''' the <span style="background:lightgreen">dressing</span> over the salad and '''toss''' everything together until evenly coated

'''Tear''' the <span style="background:lightgreen">mozzarella</span> into pieces

'''Scatter''' the <span style="background:lightgreen">cheese</span> over the salad along with the <span style="background:lightgreen">herbs</span>

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