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Panzanella Bread and Tomato Salad

Panzanella Bread and Tomato Salad - A Summer Flavor Burst

Panzanella Bread and Tomato Salad is a refreshing summer dish that makes use of stale bread and ripe tomatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Fresh Tomatoes Heirloom or Roma, chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 4 cups Stale Sourdough Bread Cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Torn or whole
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar Can substitute with red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic Mince or grate
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse and dry fresh, ripe tomatoes, slice them into wedges, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Peel and thinly slice a red onion and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Whisk together.
  4. Cut stale sourdough bread into bite-sized chunks and gently fold into the bowl with tomatoes and onions.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  6. Cover the bowl and let the salad rest for about 5 minutes.
  7. Garnish the salad with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Allow resting to enhance flavors. Stale bread is essential for texture. Customize with additional vegetables as desired.

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