Salata Me Panzanella

Salata Me Panzanella is a delightful twist on the traditional Greek salad, featuring rustic bread mixed with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. This dish is perfect for summer picnics or light dinners, offering a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

• Day-old bread - 150 grams, torn into bite-sized pieces
• Tomatoes - 200 grams, diced
• Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper - 100 grams, diced (any color)
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Fresh parsley - 15 grams, chopped
• Extra virgin olive oil - 30 ml
• Red wine vinegar - 15 ml
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the torn bread pieces with diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring the bread absorbs the flavors.
4. Allow the salad to sit for about 5 minutes for the bread to soften slightly.
5. Just before serving, add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley, and toss lightly.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese.

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