This panzanella style salad is a new idea to bring to your next backyard get together. Rapini offers up a slightly mustardy flavour to the salad and grilling it chars it enough to add texture and taste to the dish.
In a pot of boiling water, blanch rapini for 4 minutes. Drain well and pat dry. Toss rapini with 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the oil. Place on greased grill over medium high heat and grill, turning occasionally for about 6 minutes or until lightly charred. Remove to cutting board and let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, grill bread for 3 minutes, turning once or until lightly crisp and grill marked. Chop rapini and bread into bite size pieces and spread onto platter. Toss with garlic and salt. Sprinkle with tomatoes and parmesan.
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining oil and vinegar. Drizzle over top of salad and sprinkle with basil to serve.