5 from 20 votes
Panzanella (Tuscan Tomato and Bread Salad)
Panzanella is a Tuscan salad featuring toasted rustic bread combined with ripe tomatoes, red onion, and fresh basil. The bread is toasted until edges turn crispy, which provides a satisfying contrast to juicy tomato pieces. A vinaigrette made of garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and red wine vinegar dresses the salad, melding flavors and softening the bread slightly while preserving texture. This salad offers a balance of freshness, acidity, and savory notes, ideal for warm weather or light meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
298 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rustic bread ciabatta or sourdough
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs tomato cut into pieces
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup basil fresh leaves
Dressing
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Tear the bread into bite size pieces and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toast in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until it's crispy on the edges.
- Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and add in the onions. Season with salt and pepper and give it a good toss.
- Add the toasted bread to the tomatoes and onions and give it a gentle toss.
- In a small bowl mix the olive oil with red wine vinegar, dijon mustard and garlic. Drizzle over the salad and mix well.
- Let the salad sit for 15 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter and top with fresh basil leaves.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Sodium
484mg
(20%)
Potassium
473mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1524IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1524IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.