ZUCCHINI PANZANELLA SALAD

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I learned how to make panzanella from my friend's grandmother. Once I discovered how to make the perfect vinaigrette, it became a dish I crave during the summer. It's also a great way to use day-old bread and your garden's bounty of zucchini. -Felicity Wolf, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 14 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-in. slices
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cubed
1-1/2 cups heirloom mini or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon jarred roasted minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1-1/2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese pearls

Steps:

  • Place zucchini in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until tender and lightly browned, 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway. Remove from the oven and cool., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Transfer to a baking sheet. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally., Place the cooled zucchini, toasted bread, tomatoes, green pepper and red onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, garlic, seasonings and remaining oil. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine. Add the mozzarella and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

edis cardenas
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This salad is a keeper!


Godwin Tugbah
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Emil Fiser
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I would definitely make this salad again.


kaniz fatema-05
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Overall, I thought this was a good salad. It was easy to make and had a nice flavor.


ACTOR TV CHANNEL
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I thought the salad was a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more herbs or spices to the dressing.


JLCTHEGOAT 20
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I found that the salad was a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less olive oil in the dressing.


Barrett
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This salad is a great way to use up summer zucchini.


salome mwango
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Annet Medina
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese, olives, and herbs, and it's always delicious.


Rayhan Angel
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this salad. The zucchini was grilled to perfection and had a nice smoky flavor.


Lolsumon __10
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Wiz Chi love
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The dressing for this salad is so good! I used a balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing, and it was the perfect complement to the zucchini and tomatoes.


Usama Kashmiri
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I love how easy this salad is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.


Kayon Whyte
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This zucchini panzanella salad was a hit at my summer gathering! It's so refreshing and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory.