Classic Italian Panzanella Salad

Classic Italian Panzanella Salad
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Summary

This classic bread and tomato salad pairs well with any roasted meat or poultry entrée. Double the recipe and it can also make a great side dish at your holiday feast this year!

  • Servings
    4 Servings
  • Serving size
    1/4 of recipe
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1/4 of recipe
  • Amount per serving Calories 160

  • Total Fat 8g
    • Saturated Fat 1.2g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 455mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 20g
    • Dietary Fiber 3g
    • Total Sugars 4g
  • Protein 4g
  • Potassium 415mg
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • medium tomatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes (or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved))
    2
  • fine sea salt
    1/2 tsp
  • Italian bread (good quality such as multigrain Ciabatta)
    2 cup
  • cucumber(s) (quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 1/2 an English cucumber))
    1 cup
  • celery (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
    2 stalks
  • small red onion (cut in half and thinly sliced)
    1
  • freshly ground black pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • red wine vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    2 tbsp
  • fresh basil leaves (torn into strips)
    1/2 cup
  • flat Italian parsley leaves (roughly chopped)
    1 cup
Directions

Directions

  1. Place tomatoes in large salad bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 5 minutes.

  2. Break up bread and add to tomatoes. Add remaining salad ingredients and mix well.

Reviews
  • Recommended

    This was SO good and SO easy! I didn't put the bread in, of course :) But the rest of it we used. I wish we'd made more because I'll bet it would refrigerate and get even better. It's going in the regular rotation.