5 from 26 votes
Easy Panzanella Salad
Easy Panzanella Salad features toasted ciabatta bread cubes tossed with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella, olives, and red onion. The salad is dressed with a vinaigrette of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard, which softens the bread and melds the flavors. Fresh basil and parsley add an herbal brightness, creating a refreshing, textured summer salad.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
253 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups ciabatta bread torn into pieces, cubed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 pound tomatoes any variety, ripe
- ½ English cucumber sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls small
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
- 1 tablespoon basil leaves fresh, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- On a a large baking sheet, combine the ciabatta bread with ¼ cup olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste), and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Toss until well combined and bake until lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes. Cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, fresh mozzarella, sliced cucumbers, and olives. Add the bread and dressing and toss well to combine. Let rest for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Top with parsley, basil, and additional salt & pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Tearing bread instead of cutting creates better texture and improves dressing absorption.
- Allow the salad to sit, tossing occasionally, so the bread softens and absorbs the dressing flavor.
- Using high-quality olive oil enhances the overall flavor of the salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
253
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
327mg
(14%)
Potassium
197mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
610IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.