Spring Panzanella
Ingredients
Homemade Croutons
-
2
cups
bite-sized cubes of crusty whole grain bread
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
¼
teaspoon
sea salt
-
to taste
freshly ground black pepper
Salad
-
3
cups
arugula or spinach, roughly chopped
-
1
cup
thinly sliced fennel
-
1
cup
fresh shelled peas
-
1
cup
pea shoots (optional)
-
2 to 4
tablespoons
sunflower seeds, to taste
Dressing
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
½
teaspoon
lemon zest
-
2
tablespoons
lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon, juiced)
-
1
teaspoon
Dijon mustard
-
1 to 2
teaspoons
honey or maple syrup or agave nectar, to taste
-
1
clove
garlic, pressed or minced
-
⅛ to ¼
teaspoon
salt, to taste
-
to taste
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the bread cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then bake for 12 to 14 minutes until crisp.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped greens, sliced fennel, fresh peas, pea shoots, and sunflower seeds.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients until emulsified, then drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add the cooled croutons to the salad and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
2 to 4 salads
Calories
250
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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