Panzanella Recipe

stale bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while day-old bread is often less expensive.

ripe tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes offer unique flavors, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion provides a milder taste, while white onion is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Prepare garlic by squeezing it and cleaning it with a knife.

Mix garlic with olive oil.

Toss ciabatta bread with garlic oil and place in the oven to toast until crispy.

Chop red onion thinly and set aside.

Cut cucumber into cubes after removing the seeds.

Chop hot pepper and set aside.

Cut mozzarella into quarters and set aside.

Cut tomato into quarters and set aside.

Prepare basil by tearing it by hand instead of cutting with a knife to preserve juice.

Once the bread is crispy, remove it from the oven and cube it.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, adding sea salt, black pepper, and red wine vinegar.

Gently mix the salad without squeezing the tomatoes.

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