Basil Tuna Panzanella Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium low. Brush the focaccia with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill the bread until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut into cubes and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the tomatoes, escarole, cucumbers, basil, capers, red wine vinegar and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to the bowl; season with salt and pepper. Top each serving of salad with tuna.

Steps:

• Cut the crusts off the bread, and cut the bread into chunks. Place in a bowl and cover with water. Leave for 15 minutes. Then drain, and squeeze the bread dry between your hands. Tear the bread into rough chunks, and place in a large salad bowl. You should have at least 2 cups of torn bread pieces.
• Add thinly sliced onion to the bread and mix well. Cut the tomatoes into large bite-size chunks and add to the bowl. Chop the basil, add it, and then mix the contents of the bowl well.
• In a separate small bowl, place the salt. Mash the clove of garlic with a knife blade, chop it roughly and add to the salt. Using the back of a spoon, crush the garlic in the salt to form a smooth paste. Add oil and vinegar and mix well.
• Add the dressing to the salad, and mix together very well. Set aside, covered, in a cool place for an hour or longer to develop flavors.

Steps:

• Drizzle both sides of tuna steaks with oil. Sprinkle with the basil, salt and pepper. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill tuna, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
• Add tomato, onion, basil and bacon; toss well. Set aside.
• Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Lightly coat bread with cooking spray.
• Bake at 350º for 15 minutes or until toasted; cool.
• Add bread and lettuce to tomatoes; toss gently to combine.
• Serve immediately.