Best Tomato Basil Panzanella Recipes

TOMATO BASIL PANZANELLA

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This is an Italian salad made with dry bread and tomatoes. Delicious.

Provided by Cecilia Smith

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 cups cubed whole wheat bread
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
6 large tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 large red onion, diced
½ cup black olives
½ cup fresh basil
½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread bread cubes over a baking sheet.
Bake bread cubes in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, and salt in a large bowl. Fold in toasted bread, tomatoes, onion, olives, basil, and Parmesan cheese until vinegar dressing is evenly distributed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 456.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

PANZANELLA TOMATO TOAST WITH CRISPY CAPERS AND BASIL LEAVES

Panzanella Tomato Toast with Crispy Capers and Basil Leaves image

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Categories Sandwich Tomato Appetizer Breakfast Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Lunch Basil Cucumber Spring Summer Healthy Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup drained, dried capers
Kosher salt
15 washed, well-dried fresh basil leaves
1/2 large English hothouse cucumber, quartered, sliced 1/4" thick
1 pound heirloom tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
6 slices sesame-seeded Italian bread or country bread, toasted
2 garlic cloves, halved

Steps:

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add capers and fry, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer capers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt. Fry basil in batches in same skillet until crisp, about 30 seconds. Transfer to paper-towel lined plate and season with salt. Let oil in pan cool slightly.
Toss cucumber, tomatoes, onion, vinegar, fried capers, and 1/4 cup warm caper-basil oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Vigorously rub one side of hot toasts with garlic, then top with tomato mixture. Top with fried basil leaves and serve warm.

PANZANELLA SALAD WITH BACON, TOMATO AND BASIL

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This is from Cooking Light magazine. A great refreshing Italian salad. You can make the tomato mixture the day before and the toss with bread and lettuce just before serving.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories Pork

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes, about 1-1/3 pounds
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 loaf French bread, day old, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cups torn romaine lettuce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350º.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
Add tomato, onion, basil and bacon; toss well. Set aside.
Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Lightly coat bread with cooking spray.
Bake at 350º for 15 minutes or until toasted; cool.
Add bread and lettuce to tomatoes; toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.5, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 1264, Carbohydrate 104.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 9.5, Protein 24.6