Panzanella Salad (Bread Salad) Recipe

Panzanella Salad (Bread Salad) Recipe

  • 4 plum (roma) tomatoes, seeded and cubed
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cubed fontina cheese
  • 1/2 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf day-old Italian bread, cubed
  1. Toss tomatoes, cucumber, onion, fontina cheese, olives, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, and black pepper with olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a large bowl. Allow mixture to rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Place bread cubes in a large dish. Pour tomato mixture over bread and toss to coat. Bread salad should be served within 2 hours.