Strawberry Caprese Panzanella

Panzanella Caprese is an Italian bread salad made with mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Strawberries add color and flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 609 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 1 day-old baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups cubed bread)
• 6 ounces Stella® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon honey
• 1.5 cups yellow grape tomatoes, halved
• 1.5 cups strawberries, halved
• 0.5 cup basil leaves, torn if large

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

For the dressing, whisk together garlic, shallot, vinegar, honey, pepper and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. While whisking, slowly drizzle in oil until all oil is incorporated.

Step 2

Place bread cubes on rimmed baking pan and drizzle with oil; toss until all bread cubes are coated in oil. Transfer to oven and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bread is dry and dark golden brown.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place tomatoes, salt, and pepper in large bowl; toss until well combined. Let stand 5 minutes.

Step 4

Serve immediately, or for best flavor, allow salad to sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

Step 5

For the panzanella, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 6

Add Stella mozzarella cheese, strawberries, basil, toasted bread, and dressing to bowl with tomatoes; toss until well combined.