Simple Panzanella Salad

Name: Simple Panzanella Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 7 serving
Ingredients: 1 French baguette, cubed; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 3 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; 6 ounces ciliegine (small mozzarella balls), patted dry and sliced in half; 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 1 hot house cucumber, cubed; ½ shallot, finely diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; ⅓ cup good quality balsamic vinegar; ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Servings
7
Calories
442 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Simple Panzanella Salad

Joelle Cantu

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Ingredients

Servings

croutons

1 French baguette, cubed
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
3 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

salad

6 ounces ciliegine (small mozzarella balls), patted dry and sliced in half
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 hot house cucumber, cubed

balsamic vinaigrette

½ shallot, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
⅓ cup good quality balsamic vinegar
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place cubed baguette into a large bowl and sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and oregano. Gently toss together.
Drizzle oil over bread mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss together until fully combined.
Pour mixture onto a baking sheet, in single layer (you may need two baking sheets) and bake for about 20 minutes, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. (It’s okay if the croutons are still slightly soft when you pull them from the oven, they’ll crisp up eve more once cooled).
Set aside and allow croutons to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl combine croutons, mozzarella, tomatoes, and cucumber and toss together. Set aside.
For the vinaigrette: Place shallot, garlic, brown sugar, and balsamic in a small bowl and whisk together. While whisking add oil, in a slow and steady drizzle, until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
About 30 minutes before you’re ready to serve, pour vinaigrette over salad and toss together until well coated.
Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

**Note: Adding the vinaigrette to the salad prior to serving won’t make your croutons soggy! This will just allow the flavors of the salad to marry together before you

Nutrition Information

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Calories 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 246mg (10%) Potassium 198mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 214IU (4%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	442kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	27g	9%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	34g	52%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	9mg	3%
Sodium	246mg	10%
Potassium	198mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	214IU	4%
Vitamin C	9mg	10%
Calcium	139mg	14%
Iron	2mg	11%