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Chicago Dog Panzanella

Chicago Dog Panzanella: A Fresh Twist on Summer Comfort

Chicago Dog Panzanella is a vibrant and comforting summer salad combining toasted buns, juicy hot dogs, and fresh veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 pieces Poppy Seed Hot Dog Buns cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for toasting the buns
  • 4 pieces Chicago-Style Beef Hot Dogs sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 cups Vine-Ripened Tomato chopped
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles chopped
  • 1 small White Onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup Sport Peppers sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Onion or Shallot
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Celery Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper to taste
Final Touches
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish for serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • grill pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cup

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and cube the poppy seed hot dog buns. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12–15 minutes until crisp. Allow to cool.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat and grill the hot dogs for 5–7 minutes until charred. Slice the cooked hot dogs diagonally.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, sliced hot dogs, tomatoes, celery, dill pickles, onion, and sport peppers. Toss gently.
  4. In a measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
  5. Serve with a sprinkle of sweet pickle relish on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients and toasting the buns perfectly will enhance the salad's flavor and texture. Dress just before serving for best results.

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