Home » Recipes » SaladsPanzanella 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! Are you guys ready for THE salad of the summer?Oh yes, this Panzanella Salad is the perfect way to celebrate summer.It is a MUST make when summer produce is at it’s peak.

It’s the salad you will want to make when your garden is overflowing with goodies or when you come home from the farmers market with a basket of fresh produce.I look forward to it every single year.I mean, it really isn’t summer without it.What is Panzanella?It’s an Italian salad that is usually made with soaked stale bread (in this case, croutons), along with onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and basil.It’s commonly served in the summertime because of the delicious in-season produce that makes the salad SO good!There are no greens, bread is the base and that is a VERY good thing.

Bring on the carbs!IngredientsThis is a pretty classic Panzanella! It’s made with:Homemade Croutons– I love making homemade croutons for this salad.Italian, French, and sourdough bread are all good options.Tomatoes– I recommend using ripe cherry or grape tomatoes.Large tomatoes can get too juicy and make the salad mushy.Cucumber– I love adding cucumber for a fresh crunch.Bell pepper– You can use red, yellow, orange, or even green! Use your favorite! I used yellow for sweetness and

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