Panzanella is an Italian salad made with cubes of toasted bread, tomato, and basil, tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It's packed with flavor and different textures to make a fantastic summer salad.
Ingredients
- 6 cups day-old Italian bread , torn into bite-size pieces
- 0.33 cups olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 0.25 cups olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes , cut into wedges
- 0.75 cups sliced red onion
- 10 basils leaves , shredded
- 0.5 cups pitted and halved green olives , Optional
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella , Optional
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Toss bread with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl.
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Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Transfer bread back into the bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
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Whisk 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl; set aside.
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Add tomatoes, onion, basil, olives, and mozzarella into the bowl with bread; toss with vinaigrette.
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Let stand for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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