Panzanella Salad With Bacon, Tomato and Basil

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Panzanella Salad With Bacon, Tomato and Basil
in Salad

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves , minced
4 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes , about 1-1/3 pounds
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
6 slices cooked bacon , crumbled
1 loaf French bread , day old , cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cups torn romaine lettuce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
360
Sugar
8g
Fat
16g
Panzanella is a classic Tuscan salad that is traditionally made with bread and tomatoes. This version of the salad adds bacon for a nice salty flavor and romaine lettuce for extra crunch. Day old bread is used to soak up the balsamic vinegar dressing and marinate with the flavors of the other ingredients. Panzanella salad is a great way to use up any ripe tomatoes you might have and is perfect for a summery lunch or dinner.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
2.Add the chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped basil to the bowl.
3.Mix together until the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
4.Add the crumbled bacon and bread cubes to the bowl.
5.Toss everything together until the bread is coated in the dressing and the bacon is evenly distributed.
6.Add the torn romaine lettuce to the bowl and toss everything together again.
7.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This salad is a great way to use day old bread and ripe tomatoes.

It’s full of fresh, summery flavors and has a nice crunch from the bread cubes.

The added bacon gives the salad a nice salty flavor.

CONS

The bread can become soggy if left to sit in the dressing for too long.

This salad is not suitable for those on a low-carb diet due to the bread and balsamic vinegar dressing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins A, C, and K as well as fiber and potassium.
Basil has antibacterial properties and may help reduce inflammation.
Olive oil is high in healthy fats and can help improve heart health.

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