Summer Panzanella Salad
This fresh and delicious Summer Panzanella salad features toasted bread, juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a super easy lemon shallot dressing that's a breeze to throw together!
Servings 3 servings
Calories 225kcal
Ingredients
- 6-7 inch portion of ciabatta bread
- 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup mozzarella pearls or extra, to taste
- fresh chopped basil (as much as you'd like!)
- olive oil for drizzling
- salt and pepper to taste
EASY LEMON SHALLOT DRESSING
- 1 fresh lemon
- 1 shallot
- 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TBSP red wine vinegar or fav variety
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
MAKE THE DRESSING
- First whisk together the dressing. Juice the lemon. Peel and thinly slice or mince shallot. (dealer's choice - I like to mince half and slice the other half)
- Combine lemon juice, shallot, and remaining ingredients in a large salad bowl.
MARINATE THE TOMATOES
- Halve or quarter the tomatoes and add to the dressing to marinate. They'll get extra flavorful this way!
- Stir in the mozzarella pearls too and allow them to sit while you prep the remaining ingredients.
TOAST THE BREAD
- Heat your oven or toaster oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet and top with torn pieces of ciabatta bread. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil, toss to coat, and arrange in an even layer.
- Toast until lightly browned but still soft on the inside, approx. 5-7 minutes.
SALAD TIME!
- Add toasted bread and basil to the salad and mix to combine.
- Dive in while it's fresh and delicious! I try not to let this salad sit too too long as the crusty bread will eventually take on the dressing and turn to mush but it can be set out for 30-60 min for guests to serve themselves if you're making it for a gathering.
Notes
No ciabatta? No problem! Feel free to use your favorite bread. Crusty baguettes or French loaves work awesome here, as does fluffy Italian bread or Focaccia.
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
