Viva Panzanella

Total Time

Prep: 40 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
Add some white beans, and suddenly the traditional Italian bread and tomato salad is filling enough to stand on its own. It’s a great way to use fresh tomatoes from the garden or farmers market. —Patricia Levenson, Santa Ana, California

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound sourdough bread, cubed (about 8 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 8 medium), chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
  • 1 cup thinly sliced roasted sweet red peppers
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup Greek olives, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss bread with oil and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, beans, artichokes, peppers, basil, onion, olives, capers and bread.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2-2/3 cups: 424 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1004mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein.