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Vegan Tuscan-inspired Panzanella Salad

This delicious Tuscan-inspired Panzanella Salad is truly perfect for the warmer summer days ahead. A bright, tangy dressing paired with crispy oven-baked ciabatta, tomatoes and onions!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: Italian
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Ingredients

  • 67 cups ciabatta bread cut into cubes (340g )
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1/4 tbsp + 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup roasted red pepper (from a jar)
  • 1/4 cup sundried tomaotes (packed)
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives
  • 1 small/medium onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)

Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 34 garlic cloves (grated)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

Toasting Ciabatta

  1. Add cubed Ciabatta onto a baking tray, with salt and black pepper and olive oil Give everything a good mix. Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly golden. Mixing halfway. Once toasted, allow to cool.

Vinaigrette

  1. Add all the vinaigrette ingredients into a jar and give it a good shake until everythings combined.

Assembly

  1. While the bread is cooling, chop up the sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper, onions, cherry tomatoes and olives. Once chopped, add into a big bowl with the capers.
  2. Add the toasted ciabatta into the bowl. Pour vinaigrette over and give it a good toss until everything is well combined.
  3. Refrigerate for 30-40 mins or until ready to serve.
  4. Garnish with the chopped fresh basil and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 227