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Panzanella

Panzanella is a traditional Italian bread salad made with ripe tomatoes, onions, and stale bread, dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups cubed stale bread
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the stale bread, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 250cal (13%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 300mg (13%) Potassium: 400mg (11%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 3g (6%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) Calcium: 50mg (5%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keywords: bread salad, summer salad

Notes

Panzanella is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a short time. Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor.

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