Panzanella Greek Style

Panzanella Greek Style is a refreshing twist on the traditional Italian bread salad, incorporating vibrant Greek flavors while adhering to a Paleo diet. This colorful dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, combining fresh vegetables with savory olives and herbs.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Sea salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Paleo bread - 100 grams, cubed

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
2. Add the halved Kalamata olives, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Add the cubed Paleo bread to the salad, mixing until the bread is evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs.
• Healthy fats from olive oil support heart health.

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