Panzanella Salad

Day-old bread meets juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet onion and basil — the soul of a Tuscan summer.

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Tuscan panzanella with bread, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and basil

Ingredients

Base recipe = 2 servings. Pin
  • 4 oz day-old Tuscan bread, cubed
  • 2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, cut in wedges
  • 1/2 red onion, shaved thin
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, torn
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
🥕 Vegetarian 🥛🚫 Dairy-Free

Preparation

  1. Cube day-old bread. (Optional: lightly toast for extra texture.)
  2. Slice tomatoes, cucumber and onion; tear basil.
  3. Combine in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Dress with EVOO and red wine vinegar; toss thoroughly.
  5. Refrigerate 30 minutes so bread absorbs juices; finish with basil and serve.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
Calories310 kcal
Total Fat17 g
Carbohydrates35 g
Protein7 g
Fiber5 g
Sodium420 mg
Sugars8 g

🍷 Wine Pairing — Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva “Berardo” 2018

Sangiovese with dark cherry, dried herbs and a savory backbone — perfect with the tomato-bread interplay and basil perfume.

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