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