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Caprese Panzanella Salad

A bread salad with the traditional caprese flavors of fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 547kcal

Ingredients

Bread:

  • 8 ounces French bread, cubed (this should be about 4-6 cups)
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Salad:

  • 20-24 ounces grape tomatoes I used a combination pack of heirloom tomatoes
  • 8 ounces mozzarella balls cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Balsamic glaze/reduction I use store-bought

Salad Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar regular works, too
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat hte oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, salt, and garlic powder.
  • Toss the bread cubes with the butter/olive oil mixture.
  • Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Combine toasted bread cubes, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Serve drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 972mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1357IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 3mg