How to Make Panzanella Italian Salad 8.2.2.3 - Building Your Panzanella

Toast ciabatta bread in the oven for about 20 minutes until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, tossing occasionally.

Gather salad ingredients including toasted bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella cheese, and basil.

Prepare vinaigrette with olive oil, vinegar, shallots, and garlic; let it sit for 30 minutes to mellow the flavors.

Combine the toasted bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, and mozzarella in a large bowl.

Add half of the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat evenly, reserving the rest for later.

Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally to ensure even coating of the vinaigrette.

After 30 minutes, check the salad and add more vinaigrette if needed; toss again.

Prepare basil by cutting it into chiffonade and add it to the salad just before serving.

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and arrange it attractively.

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