Panzanella Salad with Fresh Mozzarella

Name: Panzanella Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 6 cups rustic Italian loaf or ciabatta, (cut into bite size cubes ); Olive oil cooking spray, (for coating the bread); 1½ pounds tomatoes, (chopped (or halved if using cherry tomatoes)); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large English cucumber, (halved lengthwise and sliced); ⅓ cup red onion, (thinly sliced); 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese packed in water, (drained); 2 cloves fresh garlic, (minced); 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup fresh basil, (torn ); fresh ground black pepper, (to taste); flaky sea salt, (for finishing)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes are one of the best parts of summer, and this Panzanella Salad Recipe with Fresh Mozzarella is one of my favorite ways to enjoy them. This classic Italian bread salad starts with toasted rustic bread and a bright tomato vinaigrette, then gets a fresh twist with torn mozzarella, crisp cucumber, and plenty of basil.

Updated at: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:27:41 GMT