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Panzanella<\/strong> – An Italian bread salad made with a medley of toasted bread in bite-size pieces, plenty of fresh ripe tomatoes, flavorful sweet basil, bright red onion, and a vibrant vinaigrette. This version also includes refreshing cucumbers and chunks of rich fresh mozzarella to take it over the top!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Panzanella<\/p>\n

Wondering what to do with that hearty bread that’s getting stale on the counter? One of the best options is to make this refreshing, summery, and brightly colorful panzanella salad! Homemade croutons will blow your mind.<\/p>\n

Classic Panzanella is a rustic salad that was originally created by the farmers of the central Italian countryside who made it as a way to use up day-old bread and their abundance of fresh homegrown vegetables.<\/p>\n

It comes together quickly and it’s the perfect side dish to various grilled meats. It’s also such a versatile salad with options to swap in other vegetables, use various cheeses, try it with a protein, or add beans.<\/p>\n

This is a great base and guide to get you started from there you can adjust it to your heart’s content!<\/p>\n

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Panzanella Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n