Panzanella Salad with Fresh Mozzarella

Name: Panzanella Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 5 cups rustic Italian loaf or ciabatta, (cut into bite size cubes ); 1½ pounds tomatoes, (chopped (or halved if using cherry tomatoes)); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 English cucumber, (quartered and chopped); ½ red onion, (chopped); 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, (mini balls (ciliegine) or cut into bite size pieces); 2 cloves fresh garlic, (minced); 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup fresh basil, (torn ); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, (chopped); 4 ounces parmesan cheese, (freshly grated ); fresh ground black pepper, (to taste); Himalayan salt, (to taste (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

This classic Tuscan-style bread and tomato salad with a zesty lemon and red wine vinaigrette is a terrific summer salad when the tomatoes are at their best, but with its Christmas-y colors and "snowy" shredded parmesan, why not make it a festive wintertime salad too!

Updated at: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:57:09 GMT