Simple Summer Panzanella Recipe

Name: Simple Summer Panzanella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups bread cubes of, great way to use up older bread; 5 tablespoons olive oil divided; sea salt or garlic salt; freshly ground pepper; 2 pounds tomatoes any kind or flavor you prefer in the summer; 1 shallot peeled and minced; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar you can also use any flavor you prefer, and might want to use white balsamic if you want your salad to be extra pretty; 5 ounces fresh mozzarella chopped into smallish bits; 1/2 cup basil chiffonade or chopped; avocado diced

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or coat with cooking spray. Toss bread cubes with 3 tablespoons olive oil until evenly coated and arrange on the pan. Season lightly with garlic salt and pepper. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking, until crisp and browned. Congratulations, you've just made croutons. Remove from oven and toss into large prep bowl.
2
Chop your tomatoes and combine with minced shallot, balsamic, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and mozzarella together in bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to get extra juicy. Pour mixture over bread and let sit for at least 10-15 minutes (you can put it in the fridge) to allow bread to soak up the juices. Stir halfway through. Add diced avocado at the end and stir to mix.
3
Top with salt or garlic salt and more freshly ground pepper pepper and serve.

314

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups bread cubes of, great way to use up older bread, 5 tablespoons olive oil divided, sea salt or garlic salt, freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Simple Summer Panzanella falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Simple Summer Panzanella

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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