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Crispy Panzanella Salad
Italian summer salad that is perfect to enjoy for lunch or on a side. Crispy and fresh combination of ingredients.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
easy, summer
Servings:
2
Calories:
602
kcal
Author:
Cooking Journey
Equipment
Baking tray
Oven
large bowl
knife and cutting board
Ingredients
3
tbsp
olive oil
extra virgin
3
slices
ciabatta bread
9
cherry tomatoes
1
cucumber
small, Persian or Lebanese
1/2
red bell pepper
seeded
1/2
yellow bell pepper
seeded
1/2
red onion
small
1
handful
mixed Italian salad leaves
1
tbsp
capers
drained
For the dressing
4
tbsp
olive oil
extra virgin
1
tbsp
grape vinegar
1/4
tsp
Dijon mustard
1
clove
garlic
1/4
tsp
salt
1/8
tsp
black pepper
freshly ground
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Prepare ciabatta
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
Cut ciabatta bread into cubes.
3 slices ciabatta bread
Place on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.
3 tbsp olive oil
Bake ciabatta for 10-15 minutes. Let it cool before adding to the salad.
Make the dressing
In a small bowl add olive oil, vinegar and mustard.
4 tbsp olive oil,
1 tbsp grape vinegar,
1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
Add salt and pepper.
1/4 tsp salt,
1/8 tsp black pepper
Mince garlic and add it to the dressing.
1 clove garlic
Mix and set aside.
Make the salad
Put salad leaves in a bowl.
1 handful mixed Italian salad leaves
Cut red bell peppers lengthwise, then cut in half and add to the bowl.
1/2 red bell pepper
Cut yellow bell peppers lengthwise, then cut in half and add to the bowl.
1/2 yellow bell pepper
Slice cucumber (remove the ends) and place in the salad bowl.
1 cucumber
Cut red onion into slices and add to the bowl.
1/2 red onion
Cut tomatoes in half, add to the bowl.
9 cherry tomatoes
Add capers.
1 tbsp capers
Add bread cubes.
Add dressing
Mix and serve.
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Notes
Store this salad up to 2 days in the fridge, but keep in mind that it is better to mix in bread just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories:
602
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
36
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
50
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
36
g
|
Sodium:
635
mg
|
Potassium:
599
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
1757
IU
|
Vitamin C:
122
mg
|
Calcium:
53
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg