Panzanella Salad

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Panzanella is an Italian bread, tomato, and red onion salad that is packed with flavor and different textures. I love to add mozzarella cheese and olives.

Submitted by veggiemom
Updated on April 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 cups day old Italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces

  • ⅓ cup olive oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges

  • ¾ cup sliced red onion

  • 10 basil leaves, shredded

  • ½ cup pitted and halved green olives

  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size pieces

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Toss bread with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl; arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer bread back into the bowl and set aside to cool slightly.

  3. Whisk 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl; set aside.

  4. Add tomatoes, onion, basil, olives, and mozzarella cheese into the bowl with bread; toss with vinaigrette and let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

335 Calories
24g Fat
22g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 335
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 572mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 162mg 12%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 249mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.