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Panzanella Salad Recipe

Our Panzanella salad recipe is quick and simple. The bread needs 13 minutes of baking, and while it's baking, you can prep the ingredients to make the salad in just 15 minutes.
  • cook TIME 13 mins
  • prep TIME 2 mins
  • total TIME 15 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: Italian, Tuscan
Keyword: how to make panzanella salad, panzanella salad, panzanella salad recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 191 kcal

Ingredients (14)

  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 oz cucumbers halved then sliced
  • 4 oz French baguette cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.5 oz red onions sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp whole grain mustard
  • 1 oz basil about 10-12 leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Preheat the air fryer/ oven to 300°F (or 150°C).

Preheat the Air Fryer scaled
2

Toss 4 oz cubed baguette with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Make sure to sprinkle the dry ingredients so every piece of bread is coated evenly.

step 2 How to Make Panzanella Salad
3

Add the seasoned baguette cubes into the air fryer basket and spread them out in one layer. Air-fry for 13 minutes to make golden, crispy croutons. If you’re using the oven, spread them out onto the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

step 3 How to Make Panzanella Salad
4

Meanwhile, in a dressing bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp pepper, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp whole grain mustard. Whisk until you no longer see two layers separating.

step 4 How to Make Panzanella Salad
5

In a large salad bowl toss 10 oz halved cherry tomatoes, 4 oz sliced cucumbers, 0.5 oz sliced red onions, and 1 oz basil with the dressing.

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6

To serve, add the crispy croutons to the bowl and toss quickly. Only toss the croutons right before serving or they’ll be soft.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 191 kcal | Fat 11 g | Saturated Fat 1 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 7 g | Cholesterol 0 mg | Sodium 260 mg | Potassium 258 mg | Carbohydrate 20 g | Fiber 2 g | Sugar 3 g | Protein 4 g | Vitamin A 775 IU | Vitamin C 20 mg | Calcium 36 mg | Iron 2 mg