
Panzanella
A vegan Tuscan bread salad with toasted ciabatta, juicy tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil, and red wine vinegar. The toasted bread soaks in the tomato vinaigrette until tender but still pleasantly chewy.
- appetizer
- bread salad
- budget friendly
- cucumber
- dairy free
- dinner
- egg free
- fresh
- fresh basil
- italian
- light
- light meal
- lunch
- nut free
- panzanella
- plant based
- plant-based
- red onion
- salad
- side dish
- soy free
- summer
- toasted bread
- tomatoes
- tuscan
- vegan
- vegetarian
- weeknight
- Cuisine
- Italian
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ciabatta bread · 1 Loaf
Private Selection® Rustic Ciabatta Loaf
100%
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cucumber · 1 Each
English Cucumber
100%
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basil · 1 Cup
Simple Truth Organic® Basil
94%
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tomato · 2 Pound
Fresh Large Hothouse Grown Premium Red Tomato
93%
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red onion · 1 Count
Jumbo Red Onions
77%
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garlic · 2 Count
Garlic
20%
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olive oil · 0.33 Cup
Kroger® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
16%
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red wine vinegar · 3 Tablespoon
Kroger® Red Wine Vinegar
12%
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black pepper · 0.5 Teaspoon
Kroger® Pure Ground Black Pepper Shaker
2%
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salt · 1.25 Teaspoon
Morton is All-Natural Fine Sea Salt, Non Iodized Seasoning Salt 17.6 Oz
2%
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per serving · 4 servings
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- ciabatta bread-1 loaf
- beefsteak tomatoes-2 lb
- English cucumber-1 each
- small red onion-1 small
- fresh basil-1 cup
- extra-virgin olive oil-1/3 cup
- red wine vinegar-3 tablespoons
- garlic-2 cloves
- fine sea salt-1 1/4 teaspoons
- black pepper-1/2 teaspoon
Preheat the oven to 400°F and complete the prep: cube the ciabatta, chop the tomatoes and cucumber, slice the red onion, mince the garlic, and chop the basil.
Use a stable cutting board and keep fingers tucked while slicing and chopping.
Spread the ciabatta on the baking sheet and toast until dry and lightly golden, about 10 to 12 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
Use oven mitts when handling the hot baking sheet.
In the large bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly glossy.
Add the tomatoes to the vinaigrette and gently toss to release their juices; let sit for 5 minutes so the tomato vinaigrette becomes juicy.
Add the toasted ciabatta, cucumber, red onion, and basil, then toss until the bread is fully coated and begins soaking up the dressing.
Let the toasted ciabatta cool briefly before tossing to avoid steam burns.
Let the salad rest at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing once, until the bread is tender but chewy and the flavors are blended.
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