Tomato Basil Panzanella

The classic combination of tomato and basil gets a hearty makeover with the addition of toasted whole wheat bread cubes in this Italian salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, diced
• 5 cups cubed whole wheat bread
• 6 large tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 0.5 cup fresh basil
• 0.5 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread bread cubes over a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake bread cubes in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, and salt in a large bowl. Fold in toasted bread, tomatoes, onion, olives, basil, and Parmesan cheese until vinegar dressing is evenly distributed.