Panzanella Salad Recipe Video

If you've never tried this bread salad, you're in for a wonderful surprise! Filled with lots of fresh veggies and toasted French bread, this recipe makes enough to feed a crowd.

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Servings12Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Olive oil1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), divided
 French bread loaf1 , cut into 1-inch cubes
 Pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Olive oil1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Divided)
 Ripe tomatoes3 Medium, cut into 1-inch cubes
 Red pepper1 Medium, cut into 1-inch cubes
 French bread loaf1 (Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes)
 French bread loaf1 (Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes)
 French bread loaf1 (Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes)
 Yellow pepper1 Medium, cut into 1-inch cubes
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Ripe tomatoes3 (Chopped And Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes)
 Cucumber1 Medium, sliced 1/2" thick
 Ripe tomatoes3 (Chopped And Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes)
 Ripe tomatoes3 (Chopped And Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes)
 Red pepper1 (Chopped)
 Red pepper1 (Chopped)
 Red pepper1 (Chopped)
 Red onion1⁄2 Medium, halved and thinly sliced
 Yellow pepper1 (Chopped And Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes)
 Yellow pepper1 (Chopped And Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes)
 Fresh basil1 Bunch (100 gm), coarsely ground
 Yellow pepper1 (Chopped And Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes)
 Cucumber1 (Sliced)
 Cucumber1 (Sliced)
 Cucumber1 (Sliced)
 Red onion1⁄2 (Thinly Sliced)
 Red onion1⁄2 (Thinly Sliced)
 Salt and pepper To Taste
 Red onion1⁄2 (Thinly Sliced)
 Fresh basil1 Bunch (100 gm) (Coarsely Chopped)
 Fresh basil1 Bunch (100 gm) (Coarsely Chopped)
 Fresh basil1 Bunch (100 gm) (Coarsely Chopped)
For vinaigrette
 Garlic1 Teaspoon, minced
 Capers3 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Teaspoon (Minced)
 Garlic1 Teaspoon (Minced)
 Garlic1 Teaspoon (Minced)
 Dijon mustard1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Champagne vinegar3 Tablespoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 503 Calories from Fat 193

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22 g33.1%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g17.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0.1 mg0.03%

Sodium 688.1 mg28.7%

Total Carbohydrates 71 g23.7%

Dietary Fiber 7.6 g30.2%

Sugars 7.4 g

Protein 14 g28.9%

Vitamin A 84.8% Vitamin C 263.5%

Calcium 14.3% Iron 31.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a small bowl, whisk together, garlic, mustard, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over low to medium heat.
3. Put in the bread and salt to skillet and saute until deep golden, about 10 minutes, tossing frequently and add remaining oil as needed.
4. Using a slotted spoon, drain the bread on paper towels.
5. In a large salad bowl, put together tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, onion, basil, capers and add bread.

FINALIZING
6. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss well to coat and add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
7. Allow the salad to stand for 30 minutes before serving.

SERVING
8. Serve the salad as desired.

TIPS
Add vegetables of your choice.
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