Panzanella with Feta

Panzanella with Feta is a delightful twist on the traditional Italian bread salad, incorporating the tangy flavors of Greek cuisine. This refreshing dish combines crispy bread, ripe tomatoes, and creamy feta, making it a nutritious and high-protein meal perfect for warm days.

Ingredients

• Stale whole grain bread - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium (about 200 grams)
• Red onion - 1/2 small (about 50 grams)
• Feta cheese - 100 grams
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams
• Fresh basil - 15 grams
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cut the stale bread into bite-sized cubes and toast them in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. While the bread is toasting, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
3. In a large bowl, combine the toasted bread, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, and gently toss everything together to combine.
6. Chop the fresh basil and sprinkle it over the salad before serving. Allow the salad to sit for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from feta cheese and whole grain bread, supporting muscle health.
• High in fiber from vegetables, aiding in digestion and promoting satiety.

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