Farmer's Market Panzanella Salad
All of the best flavors of the end of summer that leave you feeling satisfied and happy! Panzanella is a Tuscan salad consisting of crispy golden brown bread with a combination of vegetables. This one is my favorite!
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 loaf artisan bread chopped into 1/2-1 inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 red pepper seeded, ribs removed and cut into 1/2-1 inch pieces
- 1 yellow pepper seeded, ribs removed and cut into 1/2-1 inch pieces
- 1 cucumber cut in half lengthwise, seeded and sliced
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp basil finely chopped
Oil and Vinegar Dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Salad
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes and salt to skillet, stirring frequently until golden brown, about 10 minutes
- Meanwhile, add cherry tomatoes, red pepper, yellow pepper, cucumber, onion, and basil to a large bowl. Stir in bread cubes. Toss everything together with the oil and vinegar dressing. Serve and enjoy!
Oil and Vinegar Dressing
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well blended. Store in fridge until ready to use.
Notes
Adapted from Ina Garten
For best results, add dressing to salad close to serving time. Keeps in the fridge up to one day.