Traditional Panzanella

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Traditional Panzanella
45 min.
6
358kcal
79.86%sweetness
33.26%saltiness
100%sourness
25.42%bitterness
23.32%savoriness
56.64%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

Panzanella is a traditional Italian salad that is perfect for summer. It's made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and onions, and gets its unique flavor and texture from the addition of soaked bread. This recipe is a great way to use up stale bread and transform it into something delicious and refreshing. The combination of juicy tomatoes, crisp onions, and fragrant basil is enhanced by the olive oil and vinegar dressing. The bread soaks up all the flavors and adds a wonderful texture to the salad. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer barbecue. It's also easily customizable – feel free to add in other vegetables or herbs to make it your own. The best part about this recipe is that it can be made ahead of time and gets better as it sits, allowing the flavors to meld together. So, if you're looking for a tasty and healthy dish to impress your family and friends, give this Traditional Panzanella recipe a try! It's a simple yet impressive dish that celebrates the flavors of summer.

Ingredients

  • pound bread 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin 
  • 1.5 cups basil fresh
  • 1.5 cups basil fresh
  • small onion red thinly sliced
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • large tomatoes coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a bowl combine the bread with water and let it stand for at least 20 minutes or until it's soft.
  2. Drain the bread and squeeze out as much water as you can.Crumble the bread and place it in a serving bowl. Scatter the tomatoes, onions and chopped basil over the top.Dress Panzanella with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.Taste and adjust the seasoning with more oil, salt and vinegar.Leave Panzanella to stand for 15 minutes and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories358kcal
Protein11.28%
Fat39.25%
Carbs49.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.94
Glycemic Load
21.62
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.003043478261%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.24mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
4.78mg

Taste

Sweetness:
79.86%
Saltiness:
33.26%
Sourness:
100%
Bitterness:
25.42%
Savoriness:
23.32%
Fattiness:
56.64%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:357.5kcal
17.87%
Fat:15.88g
24.44%
Saturated Fat:2.25g
14.04%
Carbohydrates:45.04g
15.01%
Net Carbohydrates:39.33g
14.3%
Sugar:9.93g
11.04%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:562.53mg
24.46%
Protein:10.27g
20.55%
Vitamin K:75.18µg
71.6%
Manganese:1.27mg
63.7%
Vitamin A:2150.94IU
43.02%
Vitamin C:28.64mg
34.71%
Selenium:21.9µg
31.29%
Vitamin B3:5.44mg
27.18%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
26.04%
Folate:103.2µg
25.8%
Fiber:5.71g
22.85%
Iron:3.73mg
20.75%
Vitamin E:2.95mg
19.69%
Potassium:603.19mg
17.23%
Phosphorus:153.84mg
15.38%
Magnesium:60.83mg
15.21%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.07%
Calcium:138.85mg
13.88%
Copper:0.27mg
13.68%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.51%
Vitamin B5:0.83mg
8.3%
Zinc:1.23mg
8.18%
Source:Foodista