Panzanella Salad

Panzanella salad is a traditional Italian salad originating from Tuscany. It's known for its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, making it a perfect dish for warm weather (or anytime).

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp bread - cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil - for bread
• 2 1/2 tbsp tomatoes - grape, halved
• 2 1/2 tbsp cucumber - diced
• 4 tsp red onion - diced
• 1/6 clove garlic - minced
• 1 1/2 tsp balsamic
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper
• 4 tsp basil - fresh, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add in your salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and cubed bread. Stir and cook until the bread is lightly browned. Set aside.
2. In a salad bowl, add cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, balsamic, a splash of olive oil, and basil.
3. Mix the warm croutons into the rest of the salad right before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition (per serving)