Sweet Vidalia® Onion Panzanella
 
   
   
  Ingredients
•   1 Vidalia® onion, peeled and sliced into 1/-inch rings
•   6 yellow or red Roma tomatoes, diced
•   8 canned artichoke hearts, quartered
•   1 clove garlic, peeled
•   1 baguette, torn in 1-inch pieces, lightly toasted (about 4 cups)
•   2 tablespoons chopped fresh chervil (1 tablespoon dried)
•   1 tablespoon whole tarragon leaves
•   1 tablespoon chives, snipped into ½-inch lengths
•   Salt, pepper and sugar to taste
•   Vinagrette (recipe follows)
   
   
Vinagrette
•   2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
•   2 teaspoons honey
•   1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
•   ½ teaspoon salt
•   ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
•   Freshly ground black pepper to taste
   
To prepare vinagrette
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper.
Makes 2/3 cup.
   
 
   
  Preparation
Thoroughly rub inside of large wooden salad bowl with garlic clove. Discard garlic. Add toasted bread. Top bread with tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Add artichokes and onion. Add chervil, tarragon and chives; toss lightly.

Add vinagrette and let sit at least 15 minutes before serving, tossing occasionally.
 
     
  Yield:   8 servings  
  Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Vidalia® Onion Committee.