5.0 from 6 votes
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 684 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a high-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- While the oil gets hot, slice the bread into bite size cubes.
- Test a piece of bread in the oil. If it immediately starts to bubble, it's ready.
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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.)
- Dress the salad with balsamic vinaigrette and serve.
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Notes
- *Stack up the basil leaves, roll it up, then slice thinly.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.