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Tomato Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
Classic Tomato Panzanella with a Caprese twist! This Tuscan bread salad is scrumptious and Summery, perfect for your next party or picnic!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 306 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 large 6-7 inch ciabatta roll (or two small rolls)
- 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1 large shallot
- ½ cucumber
- 2 oz mozzarella, cubed
- fresh basil (as much as you'd like!)
EASY LEMON DRESSING
- 1 Fresh Lemon plus extra to garnish if desired
- 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TBSP sherry vinegar
- 1 TBSP white wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
OPTIONAL MOZZARELLA MARINADE
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8-1/4 tsp Italian blend seasoning
- 1/8-1/4 tsp parsley (fresh or dried)
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- First whisk together your dressing: Zest half of your lemon then squeeze out all its juice. Combine zest, juice, and remanining ingredients in a mason jar and shake well. Once to mix then again before serving.
- Heat your oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet and top with torn pieces of ciabatta bread. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil, toss to coat, and arrange in an even layer. Toast until lightly browned but still soft on the inside, approx. 5-7 minutes.
- For the salad, halve your cherry tomatoes, peel and thinly slice the shallow, and chop your cucumber.
- Combine veggies with cubed mozzarella (feel free to use the optional mozzarella marinade above if you'd like!) and toasted ciabatta. Add as much basil as your heart desires. Give your lemony dressing one final shake and pour over salad. Toss to combine and garnish with extra basil and lemon wedges.
- Dive in!
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Notes
- No ciabatta? No problem! Feel free to use your favorite bread. Crusty baguettes or French loaves work awesome here, as does fluffy Italian bread or Focaccia.
- Whisk together optional mozz marinade after making your dressing. You can even add a few drops of dressing to the mozzarella for extra flavor.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
418mg
(17%)
Potassium
366mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
626IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 626IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.