PANZANELLA SALAD #salad #vegetariafood

I really don’t like wasting any food. I feel terribly guilty when I have to toss anything. When I see a quarter loaf of bread leftover from dinner sitting on the counter, I automatically start thinking what I make. As luck would have it I have lots of tomatoes also sitting on the counter.

It’s like they are just begging to be together!

Panzanella Salad

I’ve been wanting a Panzanella salad for a long time, so this is a perfect opportunity.

A panzanella salad is an Italian salad that is made to use up crusty bread. It is a very light and flavorful salad, perfect for hot summer days.

Panzanella Salad

I love tomatoes and summer tomatoes are just amazing! They are so sweet you can eat them just by themselves. This salad really highlights their beauty and freshness.

To make this salad extra delicious I add cucumbers and mozzarella cheese to my Panzanella Salad. Those additional ingredients add great flavor and texture.

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INGREDIENTS :

• 3 cups french bread cubes (1/2 inch)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup english cucumber, peeled and diced
• ½ cup mozzarella, cubed
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, thinly slicedF

Vinaigrette

• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp dijon mustard
• 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cut the bread into ½ inch cubes. Place them on a baking sheet.
3. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and then generously sprinkle with Italian herb seasoning. (I use McCormick spice grinder.)
4. Toss bread cubes for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Place toasted bread, tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella in a salad bowl.
6. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with fresh basil.

Vinaigrette :

1. In a bowl combine garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Using an emulsion blender slowly add in olive oil. Blend until emulsion is created. Add salt and pepper to season.

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