Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad)

Step 4: Assemble & enjoy

    • toasted bread cubes
    • sliced cherry tomatoes
    • sliced onions
    • chopped basil
    • tomato vinaigrette

  • Salad Components

    • parmigiano reggiano
      , shaved
      for garnish
    • salt
      to taste

  • Tomato Vinaigrette

    • black pepper
      to taste

Add the toasted bread, onions, and basil to the tomatoes and toss together.

Pour the vinaigrette over the top and mix well. Let the salad sit for 15-30 minutes to allow the juices to soak into the bread and improve its texture.

Before serving, taste and adjust with more salt or pepper as needed. Shave over some Parmigiano Reggiano as a garnish, and enjoy.

Done