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Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad is our new favorite summer salad. Crisp vegetables combine with toasted pieces of bread in a delicious and light vinaigrette dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bbq side dishes, side dish, side dishes for chicken, vegetable side dish
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 244kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups Italian bread cubed (about 6.5 ounces)
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber seeds removed and cut into slices
  • 1/2 small red onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil (packed) roughly chopped

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Add the bread cubes, tossing often until browned, about 10 minutes.
    4 cups Italian bread, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Whisk the ingredients for the dressing together in a small measuring cup or bowl.
    1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Toss with the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, basil, and toasted bread. Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste.
    2 large tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1/2 small red onion, 1/2 cup fresh basil

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg