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Tuscan Panzanella Salad with Mozzarella

Angela Milnes
Italian Panzanella Salad With Mozzarella is a fresh, Italian bread salad packed with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a simple, tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for summer picnics or a light, refreshing lunch!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 2159 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Ciabattas Torn Into 1-Inch Pieces (To Make About 4 Cups)
  • ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Plus More For Drizzling
  • Salt To Taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper To Taste
  • 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • 1 Small Red Onion Thinly Sliced
  • 3 Persian Cucumbers Diced
  • ½ Cup Packed Fresh Basil Leaves Finely Chopped
  • 8 Ounces Mozzarella Cheese Cut Into Small Cubes Or Torn Into Pieces
  • ¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss the ciabatta pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool.
  • Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, dice the cucumbers, and chop the basil.
  • In a large bowl, combine the toasted ciabatta, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, basil, and mozzarella. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
  • Allow the salad to sit for 30 minutes to let the bread absorb the dressing and flavors meld. Add extra salt, pepper, and olive oil if needed.

Notes

Use Day-Old Bread: Slightly stale ciabatta works best as it holds up well and absorbs the dressing without getting too soggy.
Toast Evenly: Spread the bread pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even toasting.
Let it Rest: Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors meld together beautifully.

Nutrition

Calories: 2159kcalCarbohydrates: 229gProtein: 66gFat: 110gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 67gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 2968mgPotassium: 655mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1903IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 633mgIron: 3mg
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