Panzanella Toscana

Panzanella Toscana is a vibrant Tuscan bread salad that showcases the beauty of fresh vegetables combined with toasted bread, all dressed in a simple yet flavorful vinaigrette. This vegan dish is not only refreshing but also a perfect representation of Italian summer cuisine.

Ingredients

• Stale country bread - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium (about 150 grams)
• Red onion - 1 small (about 50 grams)
• Fresh basil - 10 grams
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Tear the stale country bread into bite-sized pieces and spread them on a baking sheet.
3. Toast the bread in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
4. While the bread is toasting, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes in half, slice the cucumber into half-moons, and thinly slice the red onion.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and torn fresh basil leaves.
6. Once the bread is toasted, add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
9. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats from olive oil.

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