GARDEN BOUNTY PANZANELLA SALAD

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My sister gave me fresh tomatoes and basil, so I made a bread salad known as Panzanella. The longer it sits, the more the bread soaks up the seasonings. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
12 ounces French or ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
4 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 English cucumber, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add half of the bread cubes; cook and stir until toasted, about 8 minutes. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining oil and bread cubes., Combine bread cubes, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion, basil, cheese, salt and pepper. Toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Johura Begom
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This salad was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


ujjwal adhikery
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The dressing was a bit too oily.


Samsung A21s
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste.


Official Beat Studios (Pramosh Fernando)
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I didn't like the combination of vegetables in this salad.


bigyan tamangbi
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The grilled bread was a bit too hard.


Charlie Osborn
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This salad was a bit too tangy for my taste.


Cece Weatherspoon
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I'm definitely going to make this salad again soon!


Kate St
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Konscious Johnson
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Tabitha Lynn
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The dressing is the star of this salad! It's so flavorful and tangy.


60D10
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This salad is a great way to use up garden-fresh vegetables.


Lydia Meddy
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Julie Adams
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This salad is perfect for summer! It's light and refreshing, and the grilled bread adds a nice crunch.


Gamertgdada Lalani
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I'm not usually a fan of panzanella salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The grilled bread added a really nice touch and the dressing was amazing.


Owen Angon
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used fresh vegetables from my garden and the dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Natalie Collum
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of ingredients and the flavorful dressing. I'll definitely be making this salad again soon.


Michael Kakudboz
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This panzanella salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The fresh vegetables and herbs were perfectly complemented by the tangy dressing. I especially loved the addition of the grilled bread, which added a nice crunch to the salad.