Description

Savor the essence of summer with this Rustic Panzanella Summer Salad, featuring crunchy stale bread, juicy heirloom tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic basil. This vibrant dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing side to any meal. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it captures the season's freshest flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups stale ciabatta bread, cubed
3 cups assorted heirloom tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients by cutting stale bread into cubes and chopping the heirloom tomatoes and cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion.
In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and torn basil leaves.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
Let the salad sit for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 240
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Substitute stale bread with sourdough or gluten-free options if preferred. Add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal. Customize with seasonal veggies such as bell peppers or zucchini for added flavor.