Salmon Panzanella
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Ingredients
- 8 slices of Villaggio® Sesame Italian Style Thick Slice White Bread
- 2 pieces of 5oz (140g) Salmon Fillets
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp (30l) Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 Red Onion, shredded
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Lemon Juice
- 4 tbsp (60ml) Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (250g) Green Beans
- 1/2 cucumber, cubed
- 1/2 cup (125g) Sugar Snap Peas, blanched
- 1/2 cup (125g) Olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp (30g) Capers
- 1 bunch (4oz/115g) Fresh Watercress
- 1/2 cup (125g) Fresh Basil
- 1/2 cup (125g) Parmesan Cheese, shaved
- 2 tbsp (30g) Sesame Seeds, toasted
Directions
Main Dish:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C)
- Pat Salmon with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then, coat with lemon juice and olive oil
- Season with salt & pepper to taste, then, place skin side down on a parchment-lined non-stick baking sheet and roast in the oven for approximately 10-15 minutes., until cooked through OR prepare salmon on an outdoor grill
- Place onion slices in a bowl of cold water and allow to soak for a minimum of 15 minutes
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in sugar snap peas, bring the pot to a rapid boil to cook the Sugar snap peas for about 1-2 minutes., then, immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes
- Cut or tear 8 slices of bread into cubes
- Heat up olive oil in a large sauté pan, over medium heat and toss in bread cubes, tossing frequently to coat with oil for approximately 10 minutes until bread cubes are golden brown
- Add In more oil, if needed
- Set aside
- In a large bowl combine the green beans, red onions, cucumber, sugar snap peas, olives, capers, watercress, basil, and toasted bread cubes
- Add in dressing, then, toss and sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese, sesame seeds and salmon filets
Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and salt & pepper