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Panzanella

Panzanella

Italian
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15 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

15 min · 9 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

285 kcalper person
Protein 8g
Carbs 42g
Fats 11g

About this dish

This Tuscan bread salad transforms day-old crusty bread into a refreshing summer dish by soaking it in a tangy tomato and basil vinaigrette, creating a hearty yet light meal bursting with Mediterranean flavors.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Sulphites

Diet Info

Vegetarian, Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • ripe tomatoeschopped500 g
  • red bell pepperdiced1
  • cucumberdiced1
  • red onionthinly sliced0.5
  • fresh basilchopped2 tablespoons
  • fresh parsleychopped2 tablespoons
  • garlicminced2 cloves

Dried Goods

  • day-old crusty breadcut into 2cm cubes300 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • sea salt0.5 teaspoon
  • black pepper0.25 teaspoon
  • dried oregano0.25 teaspoon

Oils & Condiments

  • extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons
  • red wine vinegar2 tablespoons
  • balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon

Utensils

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board

Method

1

Cut the day-old bread into 2cm cubes and set aside.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Chop the tomatoes, dice the bell pepper and cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and mince the garlic.

Approx. 7 minutes
3

Finely chop the fresh basil and parsley.

Approx. 2 minutes
4

Combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, garlic, basil, and parsley in a large bowl.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until emulsified.

Approx. 2 minutes
6

Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and gently toss until evenly coated.

Approx. 1 minutes
7

Add the bread cubes to the vegetable mixture and stir gently, ensuring each piece is moistened by the vinaigrette.

Approx. 1 minutes
8

Let the panzanella rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the flavors and soften.

Approx. 15 minutes
9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve.

Approx. 1 minutes