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Panzanella (Tuscan Tomato and Bread Salad)
Panzanella (Tomato and Bread Salad) is the perfect salad for peak-season tomatoes. You could go with stale bread pieces, but we find that making our homemade croutons put this salad over the top.
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
253 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 5 cups croutons click the link for easy recipe
- 3 tomato cored, seeded, and cut into small cubes, heirloom
- 1 cucumber peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cubed
- ½ cup red onion chopped, or thinly sliced
- ½ cup black olives pitted
- ¼ cup capers drained
- ¼ cup basil fresh, chopped
- ¼ cup parsley flat-leaf, fresh, chopped
- Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, for garnish
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar more to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh, usually from 1 lemon
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Do Ahead
- Make the croutons and set aside.
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Assemble the Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the croutons, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, capers, basil, and parsley. Mix together with two large wooden spoons.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a large jar with a tight-fitting lid. Affix the lid and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, until fully combined (alternately, whisk the ingredients in a bowl until fully combined).
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss continuously for a few minutes. Let rest for about 10 minutes, and then toss again.
- Serve the salad at once, with grated Parmesan as a garnish.
Notes
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- The croutons can be made 24 hours in advance. Once cool, place in a baggie and seal shut. Leave on the counter for up to 4 or 5 days.
- This salad is best served about 15 to 20 minutes after tossing with the dressing. Though, it will continue to be wonderful for several hours. After a few hours, the bread will be quite soggy, but still yummy. Leftovers aren't so great as the bread turns to mush.
Nutrition Information
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Sodium
850mg
(35%)
Potassium
299mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
867IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 850mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 867IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.