Panzanella Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
4
cups
rustic Italian style bread cut into 1 inch cubes
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
1
English cucumber
halved, seeded and sliced
-
⅓
cup
red onion thinly sliced
-
3
cups
tomato cut into 1 inch pieces
-
¾
cup
yellow bell pepper cut into ½ inch pieces
-
2
tablespoons
capers
-
½
cup
basil leaves sliced
The dressing
-
2
tablespoons
lemon juice
-
1
tablespoon
Dijon mustard
-
3
tablespoons
red wine vinegar
-
2
teaspoons
granulated sugar
-
2
tablespoons
finely minced shallot
-
½
teaspoon
dried oregano
-
1
teaspoon
dried parsley
-
½
cup
olive oil
-
to taste
salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toss the bread cubes with olive oil and place them in the oven to bake until dry and lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, combine the baked bread, cucumber, onion, tomato, bell peppers, and capers.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
- Before serving, stir in the basil.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
303
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
14g
Total protein
13g
Sodium
156mg
Cholesterol
28mg
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