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Panzanella Recipe

Delicious bread salad the whole family will love.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 266kcal

Ingredients

Salad

  • 8 slices whole grain bread (whole grain, rustic Italian, or country-style bread)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup cucumber slices (halved)
  • 1 medium bell pepper (chopped - any color you prefer)
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves (torn)

Dressing

  • ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • salt and ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
    An oven display set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Lay out the bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until they are toasted to your liking. Flip at the halfway mark. Don't let them get too crunchy, or they get difficult to eat.
    Six slices of whole grain bread on a baking sheet.
  • While the bread is toasting, cut the tomatoes as needed and salt and pepper them. Let them sit until you are done with the rest of your prep.
    Adding slat and pepper to grape tomatoes in a white bowl.
  • Cut the toasted slices into small cubes and prep the remaining ingredients as well.
    All the ingredients in individual bowls for this Panzanella Recipe.
  • To a large mixing bowl, add all the salad ingredients. Toss well to combine.
    Panzanella mixed together in a mixing bowl. Wood tongs rest in the bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
    Vinaigrette whisked together in a glass measuring cup.
  • Pour the dressing over the bread and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until the bread cubes are coated with the dressing and the ingredients are well combined.
    Pouring vinaigrette over the Panzanella ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Allow the Panzanella salad to sit for about 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
    A large metal mixing bowl filled with Panzanella.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
    Panzanella served in a white bowl.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg