If you have left over old bread that starts to get hard, don't throw it away! You can make croutons out of it and toss it in a salad. Like this recipe, Panzanella Salad with Poached Eggs. I love how simple it is but the flavor is bold! The secret ingredient? Anchovies! Yes, you heard me. Anchovies! Wink wink..
Ingredients:
Cut your old bread into cubes, about 4 cups
1/3 extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
4 anchovies, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp. capers, drained well
pinch of salt & pepper
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 cups cubed seeded English cucumbers
1/4 cups chopped fresh basil
4 eggs poached
How to poach a perfect egg:
Bring a pan to almost boil and add 1 tbsp. of vinegar
Crack an egg in a bowl and place the bowl as close as possible to the water and gently drop the egg to the water. Let it sit for few minutes. The vinegar will help the egg white to come together. When the egg is set, lift it up with a slotted spoon.
Do this one egg at the time for perfect result.
Preparation:
Spread cubed bread on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tbsp. of olive oil. Bake in 350F oven for about 15 minutes.
Mixed all ingredients together in a big salad bowl (except the poached eggs), toss to coat.
When serving in a plate, top the salad with poached egg.
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