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

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 day-old baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups cubed bread)
• 1 ½ cups yellow grape tomatoes, halved
• 6 ounces Stella® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 ½ cups strawberries, halved
• ½ 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

For the panzanella, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 3

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 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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