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Panzanella Salad

Panzanella salad is a delightful Italian dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With its vibrant combination of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, aromatic basil, and crunchy bread, this easy-to-make salad is bursting with fresh flavors. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, panzanella is perfect for picnics or as a light meal. Enjoy this colorful medley that transforms stale bread into something extraordinary!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups ripe tomatoes diced
  • 2 cups English cucumbers sliced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 4 cups crusty bread ciabatta or sourdough, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if toasting stale bread.
  3. Cut the crusty bread into bite-sized cubes and toast until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
  4. Dice the tomatoes and slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly; tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables and toasted bread cubes.
  6. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top; toss gently to combine.
  7. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.
  8. Allow the salad to marinate for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (about 200g)Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

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