18 Incredible Panzanella Recipes That Are Fresh and Full of Flavor
JANUARY 27, 2023
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Panzanella is the perfect summer salad. Fresh, crunchy and full of flavor, this Italian classic combines lightly toasted bread with a mix of colorful veggies for a dish that’s even better than the sum of its parts.
Whether you’re looking for an easy side dish or a main course salad recipe, these panzanella recipes are sure to please. From a traditional Tuscan version to fruit inspired takes, these 18 recipes make the most of seasonal produce and will have you dreaming of warm summer days.
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Easy Chicken Panzanella
This Easy Chicken Panzanella will bring a taste of Tuscany to your kitchen. It makes a great summer main dish. If you make this one, come back to leave a review below!
1
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
672
CALORIES
$3.05
PER SERVING
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Two Peas and Their Pod
Panzanella Salad
This classic Italian bread salad is made with homemade croutons, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, basil, and tossed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. It's a definitely a summer favorite!
1
175
40 min
TOTAL TIME
134
CALORIES
$1.33
PER SERVING
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The Pioneer Woman
Grilled Shrimp Panzanella
This Grilled Shrimp Panzanella is summer in a bowl—and it'll get you out of your salad rut for good.
353
25 min
TOTAL TIME
810
CALORIES
$5.34
PER SERVING
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The Home Cook's Kitchen
Panzanella Salad Recipe
This panzanella salad recipe is a light, fresh, healthy salad recipe made using your favourite farmers market finds! Perfect for a summer or winter get together.
6
25 min
TOTAL TIME
213
CALORIES
$1.64
PER SERVING
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The Frayed Apron
Bursting Cherry Tomato Panzanella
Go for the grill marks for a really satisfying summer panzanella with rich and vibrant cherry tomatoes that burst in your mouth and all over that crunchy stale bread.
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5
15 min
TOTAL TIME
615
CALORIES
$2.48
PER SERVING
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Go Usto
Tuscan Panzanella Salad
This speedy traditional Tuscan salad is made using charred bread which may sound odd but it adds texture and satisfying weight while soaking up all the other flavours; namely capers, tomatoes and black olives. We love the name too. Make sure you present it with your finest Italian accent. Hey presto...
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28
15 min
TOTAL TIME
409
CALORIES
$3.53
PER SERVING
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Tuscan Breeze Chicken Panzanella
Our Tuscan Breeze Chicken Panzanella is a simple, delightful summertime main dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your table. Enjoy this vibrant and delicious salad with family and friends—a truly perfect combination of ingredients that are sure to leave you satisfied.
2
40 min
TOTAL TIME
683
CALORIES
$3.02
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
8 STEPS
1
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2
Place the sliced leek and cubed bread on a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Drizzle 2 ½ tbsp olive oil on the bread and leek, and toss to coat.
4
Bake the bread and leek in the oven for about 15 minutes, until the bread is toasted and the leeks are lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
5
In a large salad bowl, whisk the lemon juice, grainy mustard, and 1 tbsp olive oil together. Season with kosher salt to taste.
6
Add the diced tomatoes to the dressing and toss well to coat.
7
Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, toasted bread, leeks, and chopped parsley to the tomatoes. Gently mix until well combined.
8
Serve the Tuscan Breeze Chicken Panzanella immediately, and enjoy with a chilled glass of white wine.
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Genius Kitchen
Panzanella
Why throw away the rest of that good, dense loaf you picked up at the bakery the other day? This is what the Italians do with day-old bread. Simply delicious!!!
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22
15 min
TOTAL TIME
462
CALORIES
$1.97
PER SERVING
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The Dizzy Cook
Fall Panzanella Salad
This cozy roasted fall panzanella salad is filled with warm flavors like butternut squash and roasted brussels sprouts, then topped with tangy pomegranate seeds and crunchy pepitas. Perfect as a surprisingly filling main dish or a side dish.
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64
36
2 hr 55 min
TOTAL TIME
726
CALORIES
$3.89
PER SERVING
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Real Simple
BLT Panzanella
“Oh my god, where has this been all my life” is a possible, no, likely, thought when biting into this panzanella salad recipe. Mixing the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with a panzanella—an Italian bread salad—is a recipe for family-friendly deliciousness. There’s a lot to love here: Basil adds a...
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42
30 min
TOTAL TIME
646
CALORIES
$3.52
PER SERVING
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Our Salty Kitchen
Peach Panzanella Salad
Peach panzanella is the quintessential late summer salad. Juicy peaches and tomatoes, yeasty sourdough, scads of fresh basil, and a subtle champagne vinaigrette make the best of summer produce shine. This is an easy recipe for a packed lunch or light dinner. It also travels well for perfect picnic f...
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262
16
40 min
TOTAL TIME
645
CALORIES
$3.28
PER SERVING
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Andie Mitchell
Panzanella Salad with Chickpeas and Feta
Sweet tomatoes and sourdough bread are the foundation of any panzanella salad recipe , and they're all the more delicious with salty feta cheese, spicy arugula, and a refreshing handful of basil and parsley.
40
10 min
TOTAL TIME
305
CALORIES
$1.27
PER SERVING
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Whole and Heavenly Oven
Tortellini Panzanella Salad with Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette
Cheese-filled tortellini and toasty french bread cubes star in this INSANELY-loaded tortellini panzanella salad! Drizzle it all with a balsamic vinaigrette and you've just found your favorite salad.
1
242
20 min
TOTAL TIME
716
CALORIES
$2.70
PER SERVING
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Eitan Bernath
Kale Panzanella Salad
Kale Panzanella Salad
2
6
1286
CALORIES
$4.10
PER SERVING
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The Brick Kitchen
Tomato & Zucchini Panzanella
This Tomato & Zucchini Panzanella is a zesty, zingy twist on the classic Italian salad. Bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, zucchini, and crunchy croutons, this dish is sure to be an instant hit at the dinner table. Spice it up with a drizzle of your favorite Italian dressing and enjoy!
642
CALORIES
$3.93
PER SERVING
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Midwest Nice
Caprese Panzanella Salad Recipe
An amazing bread salad loaded with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and pesto. All drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction before serving!
6
63
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1162
CALORIES
$4.67
PER SERVING
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The Devil Wears Salad
Ruby Grapefruit, Watermelon Panzanella Salad
Sweet juicy watermelon and zesty ruby grapefruit paired with warm olive oil toasted sourdough, this is our twist on the classic Panzanella salad that tastes fantastic at your next gathering.
6
33
18
25 min
TOTAL TIME
565
CALORIES
$2.36
PER SERVING
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Viktoria's Table
Tomato feta panzanella salad with garlicky breadcrumbs + pesto dressing
Sweet and juicy heirloom tomatoes layered with creamy, salty feta, and toasted garlicky breadcrumbs - a super easy, flavorful and elegant take on a traditional panzanella salad.
35 min
TOTAL TIME
862
CALORIES
$4.08
PER SERVING
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Cooking for Keeps
Burrata Panzanella
If there were ever a salad that represented summer it would be this Burrata Panzanella. We coat toasted cheesy bread croutons, juicy heirloom tomatoes, and strawberries in an easy honey lemon vinaigrette and then nestle creamy truffle burrata on top along with as much fresh basil as your yeart desir...
1
15 min
TOTAL TIME
493
CALORIES
$3.29
PER SERVING
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