Ingredients
35 ounces (1 kg) of ripe tomatoes (I love using different colors and varieties)
5 ounces (150 g) of stale bread (preferably sourdough) cut into 1 inch (2,5 cm) cubes
1 cup (250 g) of Mozzarella di Bufala, in “perline” form (small balls) or torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium cucumber, cut into bite-size pieces
½ red onion, very thinly sliced (a mandolin is a very useful tool to achieve paper-thin slices)
¾ cup (15 g) of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
½ cup (10 g) of fresh flat leaves parsley, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons (9 g) of fresh oregano (alternatively, you can use 2 teaspoons of dried oregano)
3 tablespoons (45 ml) of extra-virgin olive oil
45 ml (3 tablespoons) of red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon of sea salt
Instructions
- Start by chopping the tomatoes into bite-size chunks. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped cucumber, sliced onion, and Mozzarella di Bufala pieces.
- In a small ball, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Add the mixture to the salad and toss until well-coated.
- Add roughly chopped basil, flat leaves of parsley, and oregano and toss until well combined.
- Reserve in the fridge until serving. The longer the Panzanella sits in the fridge, the longer aromas and flavors will infuse and develop.
- 10 minutes before serving, turn your oven on grill mode.
- Place the stale bread cubes onto a baking tray and let it toast in the oven for 4-5 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Add the toasted bread over the top of the salad, and some additional fresh basil leaves (for flavor and presentation purposes.)
- Serve immediately. (I recommend serving the salad in pasta bowls, and using a spoon to enjoy the delicious and fragrant tomato water!)
- Enjoy with a glass of Rosso di Montalcino!
Nim Keys
- I like using a mandolin to slice up the onions very thinly. But a good and sharp kitchen knife works perfectly well too!
- Adding the toasted bread cubes just before serving ensures that the bread remains crispy. It brings a variety of textures to the Panzanella. After a couple of minutes, the bread will soak in the delicious tomato water to create a delightful match.
- Prep Time: 40
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 7.1 g
- Sodium: 423.2 mg
- Fat: 8.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.8 g
- Protein: 11.3 g
- Cholesterol: 3.4 mg
Keywords: panzanella, tomato salad, tuscan summer salad