Pita Panzanella Salad
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Pita Panzanella Salad
Description
Pita Panzanella Salad is a variation on the traditional Italian bread salad, using pita bread cubes instead of rustic bread. The salad includes fresh tomatoes cut into wedges, English cucumbers in cubes, and thin slices of shallot, which provide a mild onion flavor. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar dress the salad, seasoning it along with salt and freshly ground black pepper. The cubed pita bread adds crunch and soaks up the dressing, melding textures and flavors.
The salad is tossed just before serving to keep the pita sufficiently crisp and the vegetables fresh. It can be garnished with chopped parsley to add a herbal note and vivid color. This salad pairs well with grilled dishes or as a light standalone meal during warm weather.
If using stale pita bread, sprinkling it with water and warming briefly can soften the interior and reduce toughness. Allowing the salad to rest about 30 minutes before serving helps the flavors to combine evenly.
Ingredients
- 2 medium tomato cored and sliced into wedges
- ½ cucumber cubed, English variety
- 1 shallot sliced thinly
- 2 pita bread cubed
- olive oil to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste, freshly ground pepper
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground pepper
- Italian parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, shallot and pitas.
- Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss well.
- Divide into serving dishes and optionally garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Refresh stale pita bread by sprinkling it with water and warming briefly to soften the center without losing crunch.
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes and fresh cucumbers for best flavor since the salad is simple.
- Cut pita into moderate-sized cubes to balance bread and vegetable bites evenly.
- Let the salad rest for about 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 531IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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