This colorful Panzanella Salad has tomatoes, peppers, onion and cucumbers to give it loads of flavor, crunch and color. The bread is toasted then soaks up the garlic dressing and tomato juices which make it better and better as it sits. Perfect for summer potlucks and events!
9 ounces crusty Italian bread, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 clove garlic, minced
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1 large ripe red tomato, cored and cut into bite sized chunks
1 large ripe yellow tomato, cored and cut into bite sized chunks
1 red or orange bell pepper, cut into bite sized squares
1 purple or green bell pepper, cut into bite sized squares
½ red onion, root removed, peeled and sliced from stem end to root end
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into small bite-sized chunks
½ cup sliced pitted olives
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
Italian
Steps
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread bread out on a large baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake until crispy and starting to brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in basil.
Add the hot croutons and red and yellow tomato to the dressing, and toss to coat. Let sit, tossing occasionally until the bread has absorbed the dressing and tomato juices, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in red and purple peppers, onion, cucumber and olives. Serve immediately or at room temperature within two hours. If not serving within two hours, cover and refrigerate.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 189 cals
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Reviews
Caitlyn Erhardt on 2020-06-23 (5 stars): This salad was fresh, colorful and perfect and everyone loved it. This will def be made again all summer long.
thejellyfishbar on 2020-06-26 (5 stars): Using bread in a salad is really wonderful. This salad looks awesome, Healthy, and delicious with simple ingredients. Thank you so much for the new ideas, Katie. I will try it.
Deretta Austin on 2020-07-06 (5 stars): Lovely and delicious salad! I toasted the tag-end of a loaf of home made sourdough and used fresh-from-my-garden cherry tomatoes and basil. Can’t wait to make this again!
Laura on 2020-10-08 (5 stars): This salad is delicious! I have it on repeat during the summer months when heirloom tomatoes are at their peak!
jennifer on 2021-08-01 (5 stars): This is just SO SUMMMER! Loved it, the dressing was fabulous and enjoyed having so many veggies with my bread ;-)
Eein on 2024-07-28 (5 stars): Loved this salad! Great for summer meal. Was able to use up some day-old bread and trim my basil plant!
