Heirloom Tomato Panzanella

May 05, 2023May 5, 20230 13
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella - a refreshing Italian bread salad perfect for summer!
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Prep

30 min

Cook

16 min

Ready In

46 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small French bread , cut into slices
kosher salt
2 heirloom tomatoes , cut in wedges
1 pint red pear tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved
1 cucumber , unpeeled , seeded , and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 red bell pepper , seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 yellow bell pepper , seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 red onion , cut in half and thinly sliced
20 basil leaves , coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons capers , drained
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
365
Sugar
9g
Fat
22g
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella is a delicious and refreshing Italian bread salad that's perfect for summer. This salad is full of bright, fresh flavors and is a great way to use up all those extra tomatoes and cucumbers from your garden. The addition of toasted bread cubes gives the salad a satisfying crunch, making it filling enough for a light lunch or dinner. Plus, with all the colorful vegetables, it's a nutritious option as well.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
2.Brush the bread slices with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool.
3.In a large bowl, combine the heirloom tomatoes, red pear tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion.
4.In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. While whisking, slowly add 1/2 cup of olive oil until emulsified.
5.Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Add the basil and capers and toss together.
6.Cut the bread in large croutons and add to the salad. Allow the salad to sit for about 30 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the dressing. Serve at room temperature.

PROS

This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and the croutons make it filling enough for a meal on its own.
It’s also a great way to use up stale bread.
Plus, the variety of vegetables makes it a nutritious option.

CONS

While the bread in this salad makes it filling, it also makes it higher in calories and carbohydrates.
It may not be the best option for those trying to maintain a low-carb or low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are all excellent sources of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium. Plus, the addition of the capers and olive oil provide healthy fats that can help improve blood cholesterol levels.

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