Panzanella Recipe

Embark on a culinary journey to Tuscany with this authentic homemade Panzanella recipe. The combination of fresh, seasonal ingredients and crusty bread creates a salad that is both satisfying and bursting with flavors. The juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy olives, and fragrant basil come together to create a symphony of taste that transports you straight to the charming landscapes of Italy. Whether you’re enjoying it as a light lunch or a side dish at a summer gathering, this Panzanella salad captures the essence of Tuscan cuisine. Buon appetito!

Panzanella Recipe

Transport yourself to the sun-soaked region of Tuscany with this authentic homemade Panzanella recipe. Panzanella is a classic Italian bread salad that celebrates the vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, fragrant basil, and crusty bread. This rustic and refreshing dish is a true embodiment of Mediterranean simplicity, showcasing the beauty of using seasonal ingredients to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. Whether you're seeking a light lunch or a side dish bursting with Tuscan charm, this Panzanella salad is the perfect choice. So, prepare to embrace the essence of Italy and delight your taste buds with this authentic and nourishing recipe straight from the heart of Tuscany.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Lunch, Main Dishes, Salad, Salads, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Servings 4 people

Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

• Knife
• Cutting Board
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk Or
• Spoon
• Serving Bowl Large

Ingredients

  

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• 4 cup Stale Bread Torn Into Bite-Sized Pieces
• 4 Tomatoes Ripe, Medium, Chopped
• 1 Cucumber Peeled And Diced
• 1 Red Onion Small, Thinly Sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted And Halved
• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Torn
• 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
• Salt To Taste
• Pepper To Taste

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Instructions

 

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the torn bread, chopped tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and torn basil leaves.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar to make the dressing.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
• Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Let the Panzanella salad sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the dressing.
• Transfer the Panzanella to a large serving bowl, garnish with additional basil leaves if desired, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25recipeCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSodium: 430mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

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