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Tahini Panzanella

Yield: 2 servings

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GATHER THE GOODS


1/4 Italian sesame loaf

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 English cucumber, cut into half moons

1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoon tahini

2 tablespoons cold water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

kosher salt

cracked black pepper



MAKE IT


  1. Cube bread into bite sized chunks. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

  2. In a large bowl combine bread, tomato, cucumber and chickpeas.

  3. In a medium bowl whisk olive oil, tahini, water, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over bread mixture and serve right away

    *if you prefer your bread softer allow the dressing to soften the bread for 5 to 7 minutes.