Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad perfect for spring, featuring fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and crusty bread.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups of cubed crusty bread
- 2 cups of ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, and basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Add the cubed bread to the salad and toss again until the bread is well coated.
- Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Panzanella salad!
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Notes
- For best results, use day-old bread for added texture.
- Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers.
- This salad can be made ahead of time, but add the bread just before serving to keep it crunchy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Panzanella Salad Recipe, Mozzarella Salad Ideas, Spring Dinner Recipes, Healthy Salad Recipes, Easy Panzanella, Fresh Tomato Salad, Vegetarian Dinner Ideas