Panzanella is rooted historically in the necessity to brighten unsalted breads, but the tradition continues as the bread-based salad has become a popular summer lunch.
Ingredients for Panzanella Tuscan Bread Salad Recipe
2 Thick slices stale bread or fresh bread, toasted
1/2 Clove Garlic
0.17 cup Good quality extra virgin olive oil plus more if needed
1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar plus more if needed
1/4 inch 2 large fresh tomatoes cut into dice, or 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 Cucumber peeled, seeded and sliced
1/4 Head fennel tough outer leaves removed, cored, and thinly sliced
1/4 Red Onion Thinly Sliced
1/4 bunch Basil chiffonade larger leaves, separate smaller
Nutrition value
620
calories per serving
51 g Fat13 g Protein35 g Carbs27 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
51g
Protein
13g
Carbs
35g
Fiber
27g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
35g
Protein
13g
Fiber
27g
Fats
Fat
51g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
833mg
Iron
15mg
Vitamin A
460mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
4mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
73mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
38mg
Vitamin E
7mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
302mg
Manganese
5mg
Phosphorus
351mg
Selenium
2mcg
Zinc
3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment