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SANDRA'S SOURDOUGH and AVOCADO PANZANELLA

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It's terrific how these pickled red onions become so crispy while being refrigerated in this flavorful brine giving you a delicious sweet-salty vib... Servings: 4 Prep: 10 Mins. Toast bread cubes: 12 Mins. Let stand: 10 Mins. Sourdough Baguette (recipe) INGREDIENTS Panzanella: 2 cups cubed sourdough baguette (measure after cubing) 2 cups chopped tomatoes (measure after chopping) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sliced pickled red onions 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Final addition: 1 avocado, cut into 1/2" cubes METHOD Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Arrange the bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until lightly toasted, about 12 minutes. Pickled Red Onions (recipe) Meanwhile, place chopped tomatoes in a colander placed over a bowl, and toss them with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow excess liquid to dra...

SANDRA'S SOURDOUGH SMASHED-AVOCADO BRUSCHETTA

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A little bit of heaven in every bite, and these snacks are so easy to prepare  with ingredients I generally have on hand... Yield: 8 slices as a side, or 16 as an appetizer Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS Sourdough: Click here for recipe: sourdough baguette 1 (12") sourdough baguette 1 fresh garlic clove, halved crosswise (for rubbing on hot toasted bread) Spread: 1 smashed avocado Bruschetta: 1 (14.5-oz can) diced Italian seasoned tomatoes*, drained (then squeezed with hands, and chopped finer) 3 large fresh basil leaves, julienned 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Mazola oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Garnish: Feta cheese crumbles METHOD Preheat the oven to 350F. In a small bowl, add the tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature. Smash the avocado in a separate small bowl; set aside. Cut baguette in half lengthwise, place on a baking sheet, and ...