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Best Panzanella (Tuscan Tomato and Bread Salad)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 slices crusty Italian bread
  • 3 tbsp olive oil + some for brushing the bread
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 lb mixed grape tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 14oz can cannelloni beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and more for garnish
  • 6 oz small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
  • 4 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • juice from grape tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Brush bread with olive oil and toast in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Rub bread with garlic cloves.
  • Break bread into cubes and add to bowl. Add in minced garlic.
  • Cut grape tomatoes from pole to pole. Place in colander that is placed over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let tomatoes sweat for 15 tomatoes.
  • Add the beans, basil, mozzarella balls and tomatoes to the bowl, reserving the tomato liquid.
  • Combine vinegar, olive oil, djion mustard, and tomato liquid and whisk together. Pour over the bread mixture and toss. Add salt and pepper to taste. Allow flavors to marry for 5-10 minutes before serving.