Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicago Dog Panzanella
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the poppy seed hot dog buns into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the bun cubes, tossing to coat them evenly. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until they are crispy and lightly golden brown; let them cool completely.
- While the bread cools, heat a grill pan over medium heat. Place the Chicago-style beef hot dogs onto the hot grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until they are nicely charred and heated through. Once done, remove the hot dogs from the grill and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, sliced hot dogs, diced vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped celery (with leaves), dill pickle spears, diced white onion, and sport peppers. Gently toss all the ingredients together until the mixture is well distributed.
- In a measuring cup, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, dill pickle juice, yellow mustard, grated onion, poppy seeds, celery salt, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Make sure the dressing is smooth and well-blended, then pour it over the salad mixture, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Before serving, add the sweet pickle relish on top of the salad for an extra burst of flavor. Give your Chicago Dog Panzanella a final gentle toss to incorporate the relish, then serve immediately.
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Notes
Use ripe, vine-ripened tomatoes for the best flavor; dress the salad just before serving to keep the bread crunchy. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one day for optimal freshness.
