So funny that I posted a plain panzanella yesterday, and now you have embellished it so cleverly. This looks seriously good, and definitely worth a try. But, then, I think panzanella is a frame of mind, rather than a recipe ... and certainly a lot of tomato sandwich addicts who left comments on my blog yesterday seem to think that too!

Wonderful photos, as ever

Joanna
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Joanna | Homepage | 07.24.07 - 3:55 pm | #

Well...I feel a little ashamed, I had heard of Panzanella before but never had it (I've never been to Tuscany...other than Florence or Pisa or Massa, never in the countryside!!!) and so I didn't know what it was. Now I do! Thanks, something refreshing worth a try...maybe with some other bread, I don't know if there's unsalted bread over here!
kebrunella | Homepage | 07.24.07 - 4:25 pm | #

This looks like such a refreshing version of panzanella - perfect for a hot day. We cannot get unsalted, Italian bread here in the U.S., but now you have me curious about the flavor difference in this salad. I guess I will have to wait to try your version in Tuscany. Oh, and I loved the photo post today about the importance of love and support! Thanks.
Jeni | Homepage | 07.24.07 - 4:27 pm | #

Mmmmm one of my favorites. But you've given me lots to think about as I had no idea there were so many differences between salted & unsalted bread.. I will have to look for the unsalted kind!

xoxo
Lisa | Homepage | 07.24.07 - 4:43 pm | #

MMmmmmm!!!! stop it, Ilva. you are making me hungry!
barbie2be | Homepage | 07.24.07 - 6:46 pm | #

I do love this salad in all it's variations. The avocado is such a natural!! And all the different chili peppers I can get. Guess I'd best be getting out a good Tuscan bread recipe and go for it.
Tanna | Homepage | 07.24.07 - 8:17 pm | #

That looks so yummy.
Aagje (Labelga) | Homepage | 07.24.07 - 9:22 pm | #

It's a nice idea to add avocados and chili to the panzanella. I will have to try out next. But before I will bake some bread without any salt. I think it is better to toast that fresh bread before it soaks in the salat, isn't it?
Franz
einfachkoestlich.com | Homepage | 07.24.07 - 10:55 pm | #

That looks so good! I love panzanella and bread soups. I make all of my bread, and have never tried unsalted, so I am off to search the internet in search of the how-to's.
Pam | Homepage | 07.25.07 - 12:37 am | #

wow, now that is one fantastic photo of the chilies! :D
Maninas: Food Matters | Homepage | 07.25.07 - 1:09 pm | #

Joanna-Summer brings out the best of us obviously! and thanks!

kebrunella-make it with normal bread if you want! And this is what I like about Italian cooking, it's so regional that some dishes are rarely eaten outside their regions!

Jeni-Thanks! No worry, use salted bread, it works with that too!

Lisa-TGood luck! xxxooo

b2b-mooaahhhahahahaha! never!

Tanna-get baking!

aagje-It's not bad!

Franz-Thanks! if the bread is not stale it can be a good idea to leave it in the oven to dry out for a while!

Pam- It's so simple that you don't need any recipe, just yeast, water an flour. I add a little sugar to help the yeast! Good luck and remember that it takes some time to get used to it!

Maninas-Thanks!
ilva | Homepage | 07.25.07 - 2:36 pm | #

Ohhhh Ilva, would you share your recipe for Tuscan bread? I normally wait until a friend brings me several stale loaves...(to California). If I could bake my own I would be indebted to you forever! Grazie Mille!!!
Charlene | 07.28.07 - 11:56 pm | #