Salmon Panzanella Recipe

Ingredients: 

• 8 Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 thick slices day-old whole-grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled (if desired), seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1 pound center-cut salmon, skinned and cut into 4 portions
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to high. 
2. Whisk olives, vinegar, capers and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until combined. Add bread, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and basil.
3. Oil the grill rack. Season both sides of salmon with salt and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Grill the salmon until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
4. Divide the salad among 4 plates and top each with a piece of salmon.

Note: Serves 4, If using fresh bread, you can grill the bread slices along with the salmon and then cut them into cubes. Alternatively, cut bread into cubes, place on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F until dry. 


Original Recipe: eatingwell