Summer Panzanella with Garlic Butter Bread Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 399kcal
This popular Italian salad is a perfect addition to any summer meal or BBQ. Crusty bread that's been infused with garlic butter makes this it irresistible. Next time if you're looking for a perfect side dish try this amazing Summer Panzanella with Garlic Butter Bread.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 Ciabatta bread (about 10 oz), cubed
- 14 oz Cherry tomatoes (or cocktail or heirloom tomatoes) or 2-3 bigger tomatoes
- 1/2 Red onion thinly sliced
- 1 English cucumber peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 cloves Garlic sliced
- 1/2 cup Olive oil Extra virgin, for bread
- 4 tablespoon Butter
- 1/2 cup Fresh parsley
- 8 Basil leaves torn into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil Xxtra virgin, for dressing
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees;
- Heat 1/2 cup of olive oil with butter together in a large oven proof skillet over medium heat;
- When the butter has melted, remove the skillet from the heat, add garlic and bread and mix it well;
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the bread is golden brown, let it cool down;
- In the meantime prepare the tomatoes, cut the cherry tomatoes in half or if using large tomatoes, core and slice into medium cubes;
- In a large bowl, mix together, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions;
- Combine vinegar with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper and pour over the salad;
- Mix well;
- Add bread and herbs and toss everything together;
- It can be served immediately or prepared 15 - 30 minutes in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 17.7mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.7mg