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Italian Panzanella Salad
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Italian Panzanella

Italian Panzanella is a hearty and delicious bread salad filled with Italian flavors. This panzanella is made with salami, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, and a homemade Italian dressing!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 751kcal

Ingredients

For the panzanella:

  • 1 lb loaf Italian bread cut into 1” chunks (~8 cups)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 16 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces salami prosciutto, or sopressata, cut into bite-sized pieces (I used a combination)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese for topping

For the Italian Vinaigrette:

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add half of the bread cubes and toast, until golden brown on most sides.
  • Repeat with remaining oil, butter, and bread cubes.
  • Place all toasted bread cubes into a large bowl.
  • Add garbanzo beans, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, salami, tomatoes, and fresh basil, stirring to combine.
  • In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over bread mixture, stirring well to combine.
  • Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1395mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 671IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2mg