This Classic Panzanella Salad is a Tuscan-style tomato and bread salad bursting with juicy, ripe tomatoes, crunchy bread cubes, and fresh basil. Tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, this summer dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Basil

Bread Salad

Easy

Panzanella

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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2 1/2 pounds (1.1kg) mixed ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces

2 teaspoons (8g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more for seasoning (use half as much if using table salt)

3/4 pound (340g) ciabatta or rustic sourdough bread, cut into 1 1/2–inch cubes (about 6 cups bread cubes)

10 tablespoons (150ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)

2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup (1/2 ounce) packed basil leaves, roughly chopped

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

640kcal

32%
Fat

38g

1%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

66g

3%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

4g

0%
Protein

8g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

867mg

43%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Classic Panzanella Salad (Tuscan-Style Tomato And Bread Salad)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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