5.0 from 9 votes
Panzanella Salad
Panzanella salad transforms stale bread into a vibrant salad with juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Rest Time
20 mins
Total Time
47 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 299 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3-4 tablespoons good olive oil
- Olive oil spray
- ½ French bread loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5-6 cups)
- Dash of Salt
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cucumber, unpeeled, sliced ¼-inch thick and halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 15 - 20 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup Mozzarella pearls
Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add bread and salt and cook, tossing every few minutes for about 12-15 minutes, or until nicely browned and toasted (spray bread with olive oil spray as you cook, if needed).
- Make vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, basil, and mozzarella pearls.
- Add the toasted bread cubes and vinaigrette to the other ingredients and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper. Let sit for about 20-30 minutes for flavors to blend before serving.
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Notes
- Make sure the bread is toasted enough so that the dressing doesn’t soak it up too much.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
275mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
601IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 601IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.