Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 6 Oz White wine vinegar 8 Oz Red onion 2 Tsp Salt 2 Lbs Green string beans Stem end removed 4 Lbs Zucchini Diced, ½-inch pieces 4 Lbs Cherry or grape tomatoes Halved 1 Lb Cucumber (preferably English) Diced, ½-inch pieces 4 Oz Dijon mustard, smooth 4 Oz Dijon mustard, coarse 1 Cup Fresh basil, loosely packed Coarsely chopped To taste Ground black pepper 6 Oz Oil, olive blend Divided 2 Lbs Ciabatta or other artisan bread Torn in 1-inch pieces
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Directions: |
Directions:1. Combine vinegar and red onion in a bowl, set aside to allow onion to soften. 2. Blanch and shock string beans and zucchini but adding them to boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until al dente and bright green and immediately transferring them to an ice water bath. 3. Drain green beans and zucchini and combine with tomatoes and cucumber in large bowl. 4. Add mustards, herbs, salt and pepper to red onion – vinegar mixture. Add 4 ounces of the oil in slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Pour vinaigrette over vegetables and toss. Let stand at least 1 hour, covered and refrigerated. 5. Preheat convection oven to 300°. Place bread pieces on sheet pan and drizzle with remaining 2 ounces of oil. Toast in oven, tossing halfway through, about 15 minutes or until crusty. Add toasted bread pieces to vegetable – vinaigrette mixture and toss. Let stand 1 hour before serving to allow croutons to soften. |