Zesty Strawberry Panzanella Salad
Zesty Strawberry Panzanella Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This delightful salad combines ripe strawberries, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crusty bread, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Each bite offers a burst of flavor and texture that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for picnics or light lunches, this salad celebrates the best of fresh ingredients and is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 cups crusty bread (ciabatta or baguette), cubed
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread cubed bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toast for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- While the bread toasts, chop strawberries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into similar sizes.
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil. Gently toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Add toasted bread to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately on plates for a refreshing burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg