Zesty Italian Panzanella Salad with Mozzarella

Name: Zesty Italian Panzanella Salad with Mozzarella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups day-old bread (cut into 1-inch cubes); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup cucumber (sliced); 1 cup mozzarella balls (halved); 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup basil leaves (torn); 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

VegetarianItalianLunchQuickEasyFamily-Friendly

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 10m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 350 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A vibrant and refreshing Italian salad featuring juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy mozzarella, tossed with toasted bread cubes and a zesty vinaigrette.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

15.0g 23%

Fat

20.0g 31%

Carbs

30.0g 46%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Calcium

15% DV

Essential for strong bones and teeth

☀️ Vitamin A

20% DV

Important for vision and immune health

🔺 Iron

10% DV

Crucial for oxygen transport in the blood

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

3 cups day-old bread cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cucumber sliced
1 cup mozzarella balls halved
1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
1/4 cup basil leaves torn

Vinaigrette

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2 Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Let them cool.
3 In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella balls, red onion, and torn basil leaves.
4 In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
5 Add the toasted bread cubes to the large bowl with the vegetables and mozzarella.
6 Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
7 Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to soak up the vinaigrette.
8 Serve the salad at room temperature, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.