Panzanella

Toasted bread and colorful fresh veggies are tossed with a light dressing in this Italian salad. Of course, you can add or take away ingredients to your liking!

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 52 mins
• Calories: 206 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 cups cubed French bread
• 5 cups chopped tomato
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 cup sliced green onions
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, yellow pepper, parsley, and basil.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic. Pour lemon juice mixture over the tomato mixture, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, or until toasted and dry.

Step 4

Toss bread cubes with tomato mixture, and serve.