Blt Panzanella Recipe

Name: Blt Panzanella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Salad; 1/2 large loaf ciabatta bread, cubed; 3 small to medium sized tomatoes, largely diced; 3 ounces slab bacon, cut into cubes; 3 handfuls arugula, roughly chopped; Creamy Lemon Dressing; 1/2 lemon, juiced; zest of 1/4 lemon; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon leftover bacon drippings; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons mayonnaise; Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

For the Salad
1/2 large loaf ciabatta bread, cubed
3 small to medium sized tomatoes, largely diced
3 ounces slab bacon, cut into cubes
3 handfuls arugula, roughly chopped
Creamy Lemon Dressing
1/2 lemon, juiced
zest of 1/4 lemon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon leftover bacon drippings
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
In a single layer on a cookie sheet, place cubed bread. Toast in oven until golden and dried through completely.
3
In a medium sized saute pan, cook bacon until slightly crispy and nicely browned. Remove to paper towels, reserve 1 tsp drippings.
4
Combine the dijon, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper to taste.
5
Whisk together bacon drippings and olive oil, then add in a slow stream to Dijon mixture.
6
Once dressing is emulsified, whisk in mayonnaise until fully incorporated and slightly creamy.
7
Toss tomatoes, bacon, bread, salt and fresh cracked black pepper with dressing.
8
Just before serving, toss in arugula. Check for seasoning, serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Salad, 1/2 large loaf ciabatta bread, cubed, 3 small to medium sized tomatoes, largely diced, 3 ounces slab bacon, cut into cubes, and more.

Yes, Blt Panzanella falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Blt Panzanella

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