Description
Panzanella Salad is a vibrant Italian dish that showcases the best of summer produce. This refreshing salad features juicy heirloom tomatoes, crisp English cucumbers, and fragrant basil, all combined with crusty bread soaked in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics or dinner parties, it’s easy to prepare and allows for endless customization based on your favorite seasonal ingredients. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or light meal that is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old crusty bread (ciabatta or baguette), torn into pieces
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened), chopped
- 1 cup cucumber (English), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Tear stale bread into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Chop tomatoes and slice cucumber and red onion.
- Add chopped vegetables to the bowl with the bread.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Let the salad marinate for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Serve in a beautiful bowl, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg