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Panzanella Salad
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
290 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds tomato cut into 1 inch pieces, ripe, heirloom
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt use half the amount if using regular table salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1/2 English cucumber sliced in half and cut into half moons
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup basil roughly chopped, leaves
- 12 oz ciabatta bread cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup tomato juice drained from tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Place chopped tomatoes in a strainer set over a bowl and season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt (if using regular table salt, use half that amount). Toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature to drain for at least 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss bread cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 15 minutes, until crisp starting to turn golden.
- Remove strainer with tomatoes from bowl. Measure tomato juice. You can strain it through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds or pulp if you want.
- Add garlic, mustard, and vinegar to bowl with about 1/2 cup tomato juice to a large bowl. Whisking constantly, drizzle in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
- Into the same bowl with the dressing, add the tomatoes, cucumber, yellow pepper, red onion, basil. Add the bread cubes and toss until everything is covered in the dressing. Taste before seasoning, season with more salt and pepper only if needed. Allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavors to blend.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Sodium
802mg
(33%)
Potassium
415mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1310IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 802mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1310IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.