Panzanella Salad

Panzanella is an Italian salad made with day-old bread crisped up and tossed with ripe tomatoes and a simple dressing for a delicious summertime meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 335 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 6 cups day old Italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 10 basil leaves, shredded
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size pieces
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil
• 0.5 cup pitted and halved green olives
• 0.75 cup sliced red onion

Recipe Instructions

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.