Yield: 2

Easy Panzanella Bread Salad Recipe

A fresh and simple Panzanella bread salad recipe is the perfect solution to your lunchtime menu!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 slices stale bread, cubed
  • 1 large cucumber, sliced
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 1/3 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

Instructions

  1. Slice stale bread into 1/2"-1" cubes. hand using white knife to slice bread
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over them. Cook, stirring regularly until toasted nicely then remove from the heat. teal spatula stirring bread in skillet
  3. Slice the cucumber and tomato into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Combine the tomato, cucumber, salt, black pepper, garlic, basil, and remaining olive oil together in a large bowl.
  5. Stir in the bread and cheese until combined and all coated nicely in the dressing. olive oil being poured over bread salad
  6. Serve immediately. round black bowl of panzanella on gray table with black background

Notes

Add additional fresh herbs if desired. You can also add a richer flavor by roasting the tomatoes and garlic before tossing with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 418Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 1334mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 9g