Panzanella Senese

Panzanella Senese is a refreshing Tuscan bread salad that combines flavorful low-carb ingredients with a delightful dressing, making it perfect for a light lunch. This version keeps the essence of traditional Panzanella while minimizing carbs, focusing on fresh vegetables and herbs.

Ingredients

• Cucumbers - 100g
• Cherry tomatoes - 150g
• Red onion - 50g
• Fresh basil - 10g
• Fresh parsley - 10g
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mozzarella balls (bocconcini) - 100g
• Low-carb bread (optional) - 50g

Steps

1. Wash and chop the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion thinly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
4. Tear the fresh basil and parsley into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
5. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently.
7. If using, cube the low-carb bread and toast it lightly in a pan or oven until golden brown, then add it to the salad.
8. Finally, add the mozzarella balls to the salad, toss again, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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