Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Turn stale bread into a vibrant, fresh, and flavor-packed Leftover Bread Panzanella Salad! 🥖✨ This zero-waste Italian classic combines crispy, toasted bread with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a tangy vinaigrette—making it the perfect way to repurpose leftovers into something delicious.
Ingredients For Leftover Bread Panzanella Salad
🔥For the Salad:
☑ 4 cups stale bread, cut into bite-sized cubes 🥖
☑ 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped 🍅
☑ ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍒
☑ ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
☑ ¼ cup fresh basil leaves 🌿
☑ ½ cup cucumber, diced 🥒
☑ ¼ cup Kalamata or green olives, sliced 🫒
🔥For the Dressing:
☑ ¼ cup olive oil 🫒
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 red wine vinegar 🍷
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 Dijon mustard 🌿
☑ 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 sea salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper ✨
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Leftover Bread Panzanella Salad
🔥 Step 1: Toast the Bread
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Toss bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
🔥 Step 2: Make the Dressing
1️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
🔥 Step 3: Assemble the Salad
1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, olives, and basil.
2️⃣ Add toasted bread cubes and drizzle with the dressing.
🔥 Step 4: Toss & Serve!
1️⃣ Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2️⃣ Serve immediately and enjoy this crispy, tangy, and refreshing dish!
🥖 Crispy, juicy, and totally waste-free—Leftover Bread Panzanella Salad is the perfect way to repurpose old bread into something fresh and flavorful! 🥗✨ Try it today! 🚀🔥
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