Fried-Bread Panzanella with Ricotta and Herbs

• servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

6 oz. fresh ricotta, preferably sheep’s milk

6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling

Flaky sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1½" pieces

½ small shallot, finely chopped

½ small garlic clove, finely grated

½ cup basil leaves

¼ cup parsley leaves with tender stems

1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

2 1"-thick slices sourdough bread

Directions

Mix ricotta and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.

Toss tomatoes, shallot, garlic, basil, parsley, and vinegar in a medium bowl; season with salt. Heat 4 Tbsp. oil in a skillet large enough to fit bread in a single layer over medium. Fry bread until deep golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, sprinkle fried side with salt, and cut into 1½" pieces. Toss into tomato mixture.

Spread ricotta mixture over plates and top with salad; drizzle with more oil.