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Italian Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad features juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, red onion, capers, and lightly toasted Italian bread ready to sop up a delicious tangy dressing!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Salad
  • 5 cups Italian bread cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups arugula or watercress
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 English cucumber sliced
  • ½ small red onion sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves sliced
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained (optional)

Instructions

For the Vinaigrette
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  1. In a small bowl, add the mustard, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt.
  2. Add the olive oil and continually whisk until mixed well.
  3. Set aside.
For the Salad
  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil then toss to coat.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes (turning halfway through) or until the bread is crispy and lightly browned.
  4. Remove form oven and allow to cool before assembling the salad.
  5. In a large bowl, add the arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil, and capers if using.
  6. Add the bread just before serving so it doesn't absorb the dressing.
  7. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the entire salad and toss to combine well.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use Ciabatta or French bread if desired.
  • Substitute white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar for the lemon juice in the vinaigrette, if preferred

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 357mg (15%) Potassium 278mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 589IU (12%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 357mg 15%
Potassium 278mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 589IU 12%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.