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Panzanella Salad
A fresh chopped salad with tomatoes, yellow pepper, red onion and croutons topped with mozzarella pearls and a simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 59kcal
- 3 medium cucumbers cut into ¼-inch slices
- 5 ounce bag herb & cheese-flavored croutons
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium yellow pepper coarsely chopped
- ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
Put cucumbers, croutons, tomatoes, yellow pepper, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and olive oil.
Drizzle sauce over salad and toss gently to combine.
Add the mozzarella and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prep the veggies and dressing in advance for an easy weekday lunch.
- To make this salad gluten free, leave out the crouton or use gluten-free croutons.
- Find mozzarella pearls near the other speciality cheeses at your local grocery store.
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg