Strawberry Panzanella Salad

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    17 mins

  • Servings

    10 Servings

  • Calories

    684 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Strawberry Panzanella Salad

This spring salad is mostly made up of strawberries and fried bread. FRIED BREAD. Oh, and fresh mozzarella to seal the deal. It's easy to make ahead, so this makes a perfect side dish for Easter!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 1 pound Loaf of French Bread day old works great
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 to 16 ounces Mixed greens of your choice
  • 2 pounds strawberries hulled and quartered
  • 3 ounce bunch of basil chiffonade*
  • 16 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • balsamic vinaigrette I like Newman's Own
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Instructions

  1. In a high-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. While the oil gets hot, slice the bread into bite size cubes.
  3. Test a piece of bread in the oil. If it immediately starts to bubble, it's ready.
  4. Fry the bread in several batches. Stir the bread frequently so it doesn't stick to the pan. When the cubes are golden (about 3-4 minutes), remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper immediately. At this point you can store the bread for up to 24 hours on the counter.
  5. When you are ready to serve the salad, add the greens to a large salad bowl. (Use however much you want--it's totally up to you. A traditional panzanella has no greens.)
  6. Add the strawberries, basil, and mozzarella, and toss. Add as many croutons as you think you will eat, or all of them if you anticipate finishing off the salad. (Once the croutons are combined with the salad, they will start to get soggy, so if you anticipate leftovers it's best to add them a little at a time.)
  7. Dress the salad with balsamic vinaigrette and serve.

Notes

  • *Stack up the basil leaves, roll it up, then slice thinly.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1bowl Calories 684kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 35g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Potassium 296mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1024IU (20%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 282mg (28%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 684kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 35g 175%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Potassium 296mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1024IU 20%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 282mg 28%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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