Description
This Fresh Panzanella Salad is a classic Italian bread salad with tomatoes, toasted bread, and a simple dressing. Perfect salad for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 heirloom tomatoes
- 3 slices day-old crusty bread, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 English cucumber, cut into thin half-moons
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- Cracked black pepper, for garnish
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the dressing ingredients to a jar and shake well to combine.
- Cut the tomatoes chunks and add them to a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for a few minutes to release their juice, while you prep the remaining ingredients.
- Cut the bread into cubes and place it in a separate bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Toss to coat.
- Toast the bread in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. If using an oven, preheat to 400°F (200°C) and toast the bread for 8-10 minutes.
- To the bowl with tomatoes, add the cucumber, red onion, toasted bread, and fresh basil.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish with more fresh torn basil and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.
- Allow to sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- If not using day-old bread, toast the bread cubes in an air fryer or oven.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt and allow them to sit in the salad bowl for 5-10 minutes before adding in the other ingredients. You can use that time to prep the remaining ingredients. This allows the juices from the tomatoes to release and add even more flavor to the Panzanella salad.
- You do not have to use two different types of vinegar. Choose your favorite.
- This is a great salad for meal prepping.
- Add olives or fresh mozzarella pearls, if you desire.
- For a richer dressing, add a teaspoon of Dijon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American/Italian