Panzanella Salad
 
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 3 cups french bread cubes (1/2 inch)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup english cucumber, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup mozzarella, cubed
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, thinly slicedF
Vinaigrette
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cut the bread into ½ inch cubes. Place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and then generously sprinkle with Italian herb seasoning. (I use McCormick spice grinder.)
  4. Toss bread cubes for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Place toasted bread, tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella in a salad bowl.
  6. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with fresh basil.
Vinaigrette
  1. In a bowl combine garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Using an emulsion blender slowly add in olive oil. Blend until emulsion is created. Add salt and pepper to season.
Recipe by Pick Fresh Foods at https://pickfreshfoods.com/panzanella-salad/