Summer Panzanella Salad Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    1312 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Summer Panzanella Salad Recipe

This Summer Panzanella Salad captures the best of the season with fresh veggies and toasted bread, making every bite taste like a warm Italian summer day!

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Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 5 cups crusty bread cubed
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 garlic pressed, cloves
  • 1 tablespoon chives dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 cups heirloom tomato wedges
  • 1 1/2 cups English cucumber sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper yellow, or orange bell pepper, roughly chopped
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese drained
  • 1/4 cup Pickled red onion
  • 1/4 cup basil fresh leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Heat a sauté pan over medium and add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Cook the butter for 2 to 3 minutes, until it foams and turns a light brown. Add half of the bread cubes and quickly toss them to soak up the butter. Transfer the buttered cubes to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add the remaining butter to the pan and repeat with the second half of the bread cubes.
  2. Place the tray of buttered bread cubes into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the tray halfway through, until the bread is crisp on the outside with just the slightest give in the center.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, pressed garlic, dried chives, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper to the bowl and toss well.
  5. Once the bread is done toasting, allow it to cool before transferring it to the mixing bowl. Toss everything together, then transfer to a serving platter. Arrange the burrata on the serving platter, then scatter the pickled red onion and basil leaves over the top. Serve at once.

Notes

  • Today's post is sponsored by my friends over at DaVinci Wine through Kitchen PLAY.
  • To store Panzanella, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Since the bread can become soggy, it’s best enjoyed fresh. Freezing is not recommended due to the texture of the vegetables and bread.
  • If needed, you can reheat the toasted bread cubes separately in the oven for a few minutes to restore their crunch before tossing them back into the salad.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 1312kcal (66%) Carbohydrates 165g (55%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 19g (95%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 2098mg (87%) Potassium 831mg (18%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 3759IU (75%) Vitamin C 90mg (100%) Calcium 493mg (49%) Iron 13mg (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1312 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 1312kcal 66%
Carbohydrates 165g 55%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 57g 88%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 2098mg 87%
Potassium 831mg 18%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 3759IU 75%
Vitamin C 90mg 100%
Calcium 493mg 49%
Iron 13mg 72%

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

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