This past weekend Spring finally sprung. I spent the whole weekend outside exploring and had the perfect weather for my bridal luncheon. I was so inspired by the weather that I made one of my favorite warm weather meals – Panzanella Salad.
If you love a great Caprese salad, you’ll love this simple twist on a classic. I always bring this to picnics and grill-outs with friends because I can throw it together in 20 minutes and I have yet to find someone who doesn’t love it.
My secret is to make sure you serve it cold so that the cheese and tomatoes taste fresh when mixed with the bread. I’ve also always wanted to throw avocados in it, but have yet to try it. If you do, let me know how it tastes!
Panzanella Salad
2016-04-18 10:43:40
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
- 2-3 large tomatoes
- 1 container small heirloom tomatoes
- 1 package mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
- 10 chopped fresh basil leaves (or to taste)
- ½ red onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 loaf French bread ( I use olive bread for flavor)
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, red onion and mozzarella and throw them into a very large mixing bowl.
- Add the basil, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Slice the bread into small chunks and combine. Serve immediately!
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Girl, I LOVE Caprese Salad and this looks soooo delicious. I tried avocado for the first time a few months ago and am obsessed. I am going to make this and throw some in, I can’t wait to try it! I’ll let you know how it goes for sure!
Caprese salad + bread = heaven! PLEASE let me know how it goes, i’ve been dying to try but the fiance hates avocado (I don’t know how it’s possible)!