Panzanella Salad
Panzanella Salad is a refreshing Italian bread salad that combines ripe tomatoes, crusty bread, and fresh herbs for a vibrant, flavorful summer dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale crusty bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place bread cubes in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion to the bread cubes.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the bread to absorb the flavors.
- Just before serving, add the fresh basil leaves and toss lightly.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding some capers or substitute red wine vinegar with balsamic vinegar for a sweeter touch.