Boston's North End

Frank DePasquale

Brings the flavors and traditions of Italy to the historical Italian neighborhood.

by Lauren Birmingham Piscitelli

 

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No Matter How You Slice Your Tomatoes!

Pansanella ~ Bread & Tomato Salad
Serves 4

4 pieces Pane Biscottato, twice baked hard bread (substitute with day-old toasted wheat bread if needed)
3 Fresh Tomatoes, chopped
¼ Onion, chopped
Oregano, pinch, to taste
Fresh Basil, to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to taste
Salt, to taste

Dip the Pane Biscottato in water for a few seconds then allow excess water to drip off. Break it in small pieces and mix with chopped tomatoes, onion, a pinch of oregano, fresh basil ripped by hand, salt and a generous amount of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Mix well to combine and serve.