Mediterranean Diet Panzanella With Fruit is such a wonderful way to enjoy fresh produce.
I love how all of the flavors in this recipe seem to blend together perfectly!
Mediterranean Diet Panzanella With Fruit
This is a vegetarian salad recipe that feature fresh fruits and vegetables.
I really enjoy how colorful and flavorful this recipe is.
Did you try my Easiest Greek Salad in Vinaigrette Dressing recipe?
That is a popular salad recipe that features a vinaigrette dressing similar to the one in this recipe.
This recipe includes fruit and bread along with the vinaigrette dressing.
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Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
People ask what does Panzanella mean.
Panzanella is basically a chopped salad with stale bread and salad served in a large bowl.
The salad usually consists of tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and a few other ingredients.
Panzanella is usually served in a white wine.
This recipe for Panzanella features white wine vinegar instead of the white wine.
You are welcome to use the white wine however.
You may be wondering what do you wat Panzanella with.
Panzanella can certainly be eaten by itself as a meal.
This recipe would be perfect luncheon idea especially during the summer season.
However, Panzanella also makes for a great tasting side dish as well.
I would serve this along side anything that goes well with white wine.
Baked poultry such as chicken or shrimp would be great with this Panzanella recipe.
Panzanella With Fruit- Mediterranean Diet and Vegan Recipe
The secret to making a good Panzanella is rather simple.
A good tasting Panzanella has a lot to do with the bread and how it is cooked in the skillet.
The bread will be crispy and flavorful thanks to the olive oil that is added.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- The key to getting the bread cubes perfect for this salad really lies in how the are cooked in the skillet. The goal is to get the bread crisp. If you need to do so, cook the bread cubes in batches.
- Allow the bread to cool thoroughly before adding it to this salad. Adding warm bread cubes to the cool vegetables and fruit can ruin them and have an effect on the quality of the salad itself.
- Allowing the salad to sit for up to a half hour is suggested before serving it. This will allow for all of the flavors to work together and the wet ingredients to do their job.
Vinaigrette dressing for Panzanella.
You are welcome to use this vinaigrette dressing instead of the white wine vinegar that is listed in the ingredients below. This recipe will make more vinaigrette than you will need for this recipe.
Whisk these ingredients together until they are well blended.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – ½ cup.
- White Wine Vinegar– ¼ cup.
- Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon.
- Dried Oregano-1 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder– 1 teaspoon
- Dried Basil– 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder– ½ teaspoon
- Kosher Salt– 1 teaspoon
- Pepper– ½ teaspoon
How do you store Panzanella?
This recipe really is best when it is served fresh.
However, if you do have leftovers and enjoy soggy bread, feel free to store the leftover salad in an air tight container in your refrigerator for up to a day.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
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- Spicy Air Fried Carrots.
- How to Make Fire Roasted Tomatoes.
- Vegan Beer Cheese Queso
- Delicious Spinach and Beet Salad.
- Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Mediterranean Diet Panzanella With Fruit
Mentioned above was that the success of this recipe really has a lot to do with the bread.
The bread needs to be crisp on the outside while somewhat soft on the inside for best results.
This recipe is also best when served fresh.
However, to get the flavors to blend together, it is a good idea to let the salad sit a bit before serving. I would allow it to sit for no more than a half an hour before serving.
Ingredient needed to make easy Panzanella
- Bread- 4 cups of bread cut into ½-1 inch cubes. Stale bread works best. Also, country bread is the preferred bread, if you can find it where you are located.
- Olive Oil– ¼ cup.
- Cherry Tomatoes- 1 ½ cup cut in half.
- Strawberries- 1 cup also cut in half.
- Cucumber- ½ English or one large regular chopped.
- Red Onion- 1 small, finely chopped.
- Mozzarella- 1 cup cut into cubes. Feel free to use vegan mozzarella .
- Fresh Basil- ½ cup chopped fine
- White Wine Vinegar– 3 tablespoons. (can sub in the Vinaigrette dressing provided above).
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make Mediterranean Diet Panzanella With Fruit
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan. When the oil becomes warm you can add the bread and any desired seasonings. Toss the bread while it cooks to evenly cook all the sides. When the bread is browned on the outside, about 10 minutes, you can remove the pan from the heat. If needed, you can add additional olive oil as needed or toast the bread cubes in batches.
- Next, in a large bowl, combine together the tomatoes, strawberries, cucumber, and onion. Then add the cooled bread cubes and toss with the remaining ingredients. Season as needed or desired.
- Serve immediately or allow to sit for up to a half hour so that the flavors may blend together.
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Mediterranean Diet Panzanella With Fruit, a vegetarian salad recipe made with healthy fruits and vegetables.
Mediterranean Diet Panzanella With Fruit
Ingredients
- Bread- 4 cups of bread cut into ½-1 inch cubes.
- Olive Oil– ¼ cup.
- Cherry Tomatoes- 1 ½ cup cut in half.
- Strawberries- 1 cup also cut in half.
- Cucumber- ½ English or one large regular chopped.
- Red Onion- 1 small finely chopped.
- Mozzarella- 1 cup cut into cubes. Feel free to use vegan mozzarella .
- Fresh Basil- ½ cup chopped fine
- White Wine Vinegar– 3 tablespoons. can sub in the Vinaigrette dressing provided above.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan. When the oil becomes warm you can add the bread and any desired seasonings. Toss the bread while it cooks to evenly cook all the sides. When the bread is browned on the outside, about 10 minutes, you can remove the pan from the heat. If needed, you can add additional olive oil as needed or toast the bread cubes in batches.
- Next, in a large bowl, combine together the tomatoes, strawberries, cucumber, and onion. Then add the cooled bread cubes and toss with the remaining ingredients. Season as needed or desired.
- Serve immediately or allow to sit for up to a half hour so that the flavors may blend together.
Recipe Notes
The bread needs to be crisp on the outside while somewhat soft on the inside for best results. This recipe is also best when served fresh. However, to get the flavors to blend together, it is a good idea to let the salad sit a bit before serving. I would allow it to sit for no more than a half an hour before serving.
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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