Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad

Panzanella salad is an Italian bread, tomato, and red onion salad that is packed with flavor and different textures. I love to add mozzarella cheese and olives.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 6 cups day old Italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • ¾ cup sliced red onion
  • 10 basil leaves, shredded
  • ½ cup pitted and halved green olives
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size pieces

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2
Toss bread with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl; arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer bread back into the bowl and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3
Whisk 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 4
Add tomatoes, onion, basil, olives, and mozzarella cheese into the bowl with bread; toss with vinaigrette and let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

335
Calories
24g
Fat
22g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 335
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol18mg 6%
Sodium572mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate22g 8%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars4g
Protein9g
Vitamin C10mg 50%
Calcium162mg 12%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium249mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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