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Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad)

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 1043 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8-10 medium ripe tomatoes (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 1 cup seedless cucumber (diced)
  • 1/2 red onion (chopped)
  • 8-10 basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • extra virgin olive oil spray (I used my Misto)
  • 6 oz French bread or a good crusty Italian bread (sliced)
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Lightly spray bread with olive oil and season with a little salt; grill over medium heat, until toasted and nicely browned.
  2. Remove from heat and cut into 1 inch cubes. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil, olive oil, and season liberally with salt and pepper.
  4. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  5. Add the bread cubes and toss.
  6. Serve in individual bowls.

Notes

  • As a main dish: Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 cups • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 6 pts

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 104.3kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17.7g (6%) Protein 3.1g (6%) Fat 2.9g (4%) Fiber 2.2g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1043

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 104.3kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 17.7g 6%
Protein 3.1g 6%
Fat 2.9g 4%
Fiber 2.2g 9%

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