2918 Focaccia Panzanella Salad

focaccia bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients while white bread is more economical.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: fresh burrata

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and still provides creaminess.

Cut focaccia bread into cubes and place in a bowl.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the focaccia bread.

Chop salad tomatoes into rough chunks and add to the bowl with the focaccia.

Add fresh mozzarella to the bowl.

Add arugula to the mixture.

Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the bread to absorb flavors.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Add aged balsamic vinegar to the salad.

Chop fresh basil and sprinkle it over the salad.

Mix all ingredients together gently.

Finish the salad with shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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