Panzanella

Name: Panzanella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ½ pound ciabatta or sourdough bread (cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ½ cup thinly sliced red onion; 1½ pounds tomatoes (sliced into wedges or halved); ½ English cucumber (sliced into half moons); 6 ounces fresh mozzarella (torn (optional)); 1 cup fresh basil leaves (torn, plus more for garnish); Sea salt; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; 3 garlic cloves (grated); ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; Heaping ½ teaspoon sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

This panzanella salad is a delicious summer meal or side dish! My biggest tip for this recipe is to use great tomatoes and great bread. There are only a few ingredients here, so the quality of each one counts.

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:18:58 GMT