Panzanella Salad
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Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
  • 1 small loaf ciabatta, chopped/torn into bite sized pieces
  • olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup romaine, shredded
  • 8 oz mozzarella balls
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup banana pepper rings
  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • ½ cup cucumber, diced
  • ½ fresh basil, torn
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • squeeze fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • ½ tsp brown sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Toss Ciabatta with some olive oil.
  3. Season with Italian seasoning.
  4. Spread onto a baking sheet and toast for about 15 minutes or until desired crispiness.
  5. Toss with romaine, mozzarella, tomatoes, peppers, onion, cucumber and basil.
  6. In a salad shaker mix together vinegar, olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper and brown sugar.
  7. Pour dressing over salad or reserve until right before serving.
  8. Store in fridge until serving.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/panzanella-salad/