BLT Panzanella

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

20m

This BLT Panzanella recipe combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with a refreshing panzanella salad. Crisp bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crusty ciabatta bread cubes are tossed with fresh arugula and basil, then drizzled with olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved

1 shallot, thinly sliced (see notes)

5–6 slices bacon

4 thick slices ciabatta bread, cut into cubes

2 avocados, cut into chunks

3–4 cups arugula

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips

olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper to taste

Steps

Toss the cherry tomatoes and shallot with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic so it can hang out while you fry the bacon.

Fry the bacon until crispy. Set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate. Leave the grease in the pan.

Add bread to the pan with the bacon grease. Toss the bread over medium heat until golden brown and crispy (uhh, yum). Set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate.

Crumble your bacon.

Toss the bacon, bread, avocado, arugula, and basil together gently. Season with more olive oil, balsamic, salt, or pepper as needed. SERVE AND ENJOY!

Notes

I would recommend cutting the shallot into very thin pieces using a mandoline slicer. Another option: grate up a clove of garlic and toss it in! I like it both ways.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

712kcal

35%
Fat

45g

2%
Saturated Fat

10g

0%
Carbohydrates

58g

2%
Fiber

24g

1%
Sugar

11g

0%
Protein

20g

1%
Cholesterol

30mg

1%
Sodium

550mg

27%

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

BLT Panzanella

Ingredients

Steps

Notes

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

Nutrition Facts