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Zuppa Matta (bread Salad With Tomatoes~ Fenne

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Italy

Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 13 ingredients

  1. 2 ea Ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
  2. 2 ea Celery ribs, finely sliced
  3. 2 tb Red wine vinegar
  4. 1 ea Cucumber, peeled & sliced
  5. 1 ea Red onion, finely sliced & soaked in cold water for 1 to 2 hours
  6. 6 tb Olive oil
  7. 1 ea Fennel bulb, quartered & finely sliced
  8. 12 ea Basil leaves, torn
  9. 2 ea Handful small black olivesi in brine
  10. Salt & pepper
  11. 4 ea 1" thick slices stale bread
  12. 1 ea Handful radishes, sliced
  13. 1 ea Red bell pepper, ribs & seed removed, finely diced
Contains CeleryGlutenSulphites Read from the ingredients, not verified. Check labels.

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Tomato High in protein · Source of vitamin C

    High in protein · 1.2 g per 100 g, 21% of the energy from protein

    • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Source of vitamin C · 23 mg per 100 g, 29% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
    11 more authorised claims
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
    • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Tomatoes, green, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

  2. Cucumber Source of vitamin K · Source of protein

    Source of vitamin K · 16 µg per 100 g, 22% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
    • Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. NIH fact sheet

    Source of protein · 0.7 g per 100 g, 17% of the energy from protein

    • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Cucumber, with peel, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

  • Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Method

  1. Soak the slices of bread in cold water to cover until moist, 10 to 15 minutes. Squeeze each slice between your fingers to get rid of extra moisture. Tear into small chunks. Place the bread in a large bowl & add the onion, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, fennel, pepper, radishes, olives & basil leaves. Mix the vinegar & oil, add lots of salt & pepper. Pour over salad & serve at rom temperature.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Vegetable peeler
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