Panzanella Salad

Panzanella is a great summer salad that takes no time to prepare. Below are the ingredients I chose but feel free to add in any veggies you love. Use a good quality olive oil and salt for the dressing and you are good to go!

What you'll need

1 small French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

fresh black pepper

grape tomatoes, cut in half

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and sliced 1/2" thick

1 pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 onion, cut into 1-inch cubes

bocconcici mozzarella balls (preferably marinated) 

basil leaves, finely chopped

For the dressing

1 teaspoon finely minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar

1/2 cup good olive oil (I like using extra light)

1/2 teaspoon good quality salt (like flor de sol or himalayan pink salt)

1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Directions:

Mix bread cubes with 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper and bake in 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until nicely browned.

In a large bowl, mix the cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, onions, mozzarella balls, basil and croutons. 

Drizzle dressing over salad and toss right before serving.

I served mine aside some grilled corn and BBQ'd turkey sausage. 

Bon Appetit!