Panzanella Bruschetta
In traditional Italian panzanella, the bread is in the salad. In this recipe, the salad serves as a delicious topping for pita chips.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
Makes about 30 servings.
Ingredients
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Baked Pita Chips or about 30 purchased pita chips
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1-1/2 cups shredded baby salad greens
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8 small red and/or yellow cherry or pear-shape tomatoes, quartered, or 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
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1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup chopped seeded cucumber
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2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
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2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
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1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
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1 small clove garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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Dash salt
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Dash freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1.
If using Baked Pita Chips, prepare and bake the chips. Set aside.
2.
In a medium bowl, combine shredded greens, tomato, Parmesan cheese, cucumber, red onion, basil, capers, and garlic. Sprinkle with vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper; toss gently to coat. Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
3.
To serve, top pita chips with greens mixture. Arrange on a serving platter. Makes about 30 servings.
4.
Baked Pita Chips: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut three large pita bread rounds in half horizontally. Lightly coat cut sides of pita bread with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle each half with 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon onion powder, garlic powder, or ground black pepper. Cut each half into six wedges. Spread half of the wedges in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp. Repeat with remaining wedges.
5.
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and bake Baked Pita Chips as directed; transfer to wire racks to cool. Place chips in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw chips, covered, at room temperature.
Nutrition information
Calories 24, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 57 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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