Panzanella Salad

Panzanella salad is a traditional Italian salad that combines homemade crusty bread, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, crisp cucumbers, and fragrant herbs, all tossed together in a tangy vinaigrette. Easy to prepare and the delicious flavors will keep you coming back for more.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Ingredients

1 demi baguette cut into 1 inch cubes, about 3-4 cups
½ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 large cucumber chopped
8 oz fresh mozzarella
½ cup fresh basil torn or chiffonade
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar good quality
3 Tablespoons olive oil good quality
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut demi-baguette (or half of a traditional baguette) into 1 inch cubes and spread on the baking sheet. Mince the garlic. Toss bread cubes and garlic with 2 Tablespoons olive oil and bake for about 8-10 minutes until crunchy.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, cut the cucumber into bite-sized piecexs and cube the mozzarella cheese. Chiffonade the basil and mix the tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella and basil together in a separate bowl.
Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil and dijon mustard together in a small bowl until emulsified.
In a serving bowl, mix together the toasted baguette and tomato mixture. Top with dressing and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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