panzanella salad

Name: Panzanella Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## SALAD; 3/4 pound(s) italian bread cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pound(s) ripe tomatoes cut into bite sized pieces; 8 ounce(s) fresh mozzarella pearls; ¼ cup(s) thin sliced red onion; ½ - english cucumber cut in half and sliced; ½ cup(s) chopped basil leaves; 2 tablespoon(s) capers; ## VINAIGRETTE; ½ cup(s) olive oil; ¼ - red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper; 3 clove(s) garlic pressed; 1 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jul 21, 2022

This tasty Italian Panzanella Salad combines toasted bread with fresh sun-ripened tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, thin slices of red onion, English cucumbers, capers, and fresh basil all drizzled with an easy vinaigrette. It is one of our favorite summer dishes and we serve it often with grilled chicken, pork, or fish.

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Easy Summer Panzanella Salad with toasted Italian bread cubes, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, mozzarella pearls, capers, and fresh basil all tossed in a simple oil and vinegar dressing.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Convection Oven

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

SALAD
3/4 pound italian bread cut into 1-inch cubes
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes cut into bite sized pieces
8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
¼ cup thin sliced red onion
½ - english cucumber cut in half and sliced
½ cup chopped basil leaves
2 tablespoons capers
VINAIGRETTE
½ cup olive oil
¼ - red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic pressed
1 teaspoon dijon mustard

How To Make panzanella salad

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Toss the bread cubes with olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Spread them out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3

Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy like croutons.
Step 4

Combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic, and Dijon mustard in a mason jar and shake to coat.
Step 5

Add the cooled bread cubes, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, red onion, English cucumbers, basil, and capers to a large bowl. Shake the vinaigrette one more time and drizzle over the bread salad. Toss the bread salad to coat. For best results serve promptly.
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