Best Strawberry Panzanella Salad Recipes

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STRAWBERRY PANZANELLA SALAD



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Always a crowd-pleaser, this strawberry panzanella salad never disappoints. This version is sweet and offers the opportunity to use seasonal fruits in a creative way. For a fun twist, use margarita glasses when serving and rim the glasses with sugar and a strawberry garnish. -Careema Bell, Trenton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf day-old sourdough or Italian bread (1 pound), cubed
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
Mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Mix berries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and vinegar; set aside., Mix brown sugar and salt. Toss bread cubes in melted butter, then brown sugar mixture. On a baking sheet, bake cubes until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool. Meanwhile, strain strawberries, reserving juice., Layer yogurt, bread, and strawberries in 8 small bowls. Top with reserved berry juice to taste and mint sprigs. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

STRAWBERRY PANZANELLA SALAD



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GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Creative Cooking for Kids Recipe Contest Wow! That was all we could say when we first tried this delectable dessert "salad." The brown sugar coated bread cubes are like perfectly sweetened, toasty croutons. Coupled with the fresh strawberries you've got one out-of-this-world, kid-friendly treat!

Provided by Careema Bell

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 c day old bread cubed (preferably italian or a rustic sturdy loaf)
1 lb fresh strawberries
1 c greek yogurt (plain)
4 sprig(s) mint
1 c packed brown sugar (split into 1/2 cup servings)
4-6 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Toss cubed bread in melted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Bake at 400 for about 15 minutes or until bread is crisp. Remove from oven. Bread will continue to crisp on as it cools.
  • 2. Take about 1/2 cup of the sliced strawberries and add them to a bowl with 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Macerate (grind) the two together until the strawberries create a syrup. It's ok if there are still hunks of strawberry in the sauce. You can adjust the amount of sugar to fit your family preference and raw sugar works well too.
  • 3. Toss remaining sliced strawberries and cooled bread chunks in the strawberry sauce you just made. Place in bowl or martini glass.
  • 4. Blend the yogurt with the vanilla and top your servings of strawberry and bread with it.
  • 5. Add a mint sprig and a little more strawberry sauce. Enjoy!

STRAWBERRY PANZANELLA SALAD



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How to make Strawberry Panzanella Salad

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups olive oil
1 pound loaf of french bread, day old works great
salt and pepper
8 to 16 ounces mixed greens of your choice
2 pounds strawberries, hulled and quartered
3 ounce bunch of basil, chiffonade*
16 ounces fresh mozzarella
balsamic vinaigrette, I like Newman's Own

Steps:

  • In a high-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • While the oil gets hot, slice the bread into bite size cubes.
  • Test a piece of bread in the oil. If it immediately starts to bubble, it's ready.
  • Fry the bread in several batches. Stir the bread frequently so it doesn't stick to the pan. When the cubes are golden (about 3-4 minutes), remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper immediately. At this point you can store the bread for up to 24 hours on the counter.
  • When you are ready to serve the salad, add the greens to a large salad bowl. (Use however much you want--it's totally up to you. A traditional panzanella has no greens.)
  • Add the strawberries, basil, and mozzarella, and toss. Add as many croutons as you think you will eat, or all of them if you anticipate finishing off the salad. (Once the croutons are combined with the salad, they will start to get soggy, so if you anticipate leftovers it's best to add them a little at a time.)
  • Dress the salad with balsamic vinaigrette and serve.

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