Enjoy this panzanella that’s made using tomatoes and broccoli for a famous Italian dinner - ready in 30 minutes.
Tomato and Broccoli Panzanella
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 30 min
- Ingredients 13
- Servings 5
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
Salad
- 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices rye bread
- 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices Italian bread
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 medium Italian plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings
- 1/2 cup thin yellow bell pepper strips
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Step1In small nonmetal bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well.
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Step2Place rye and Italian bread slices on broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until deep golden brown and crisp, turning once. Cool 5 minutes; break or cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in large serving bowl; set aside.
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Step3Bring 1/4 cup water to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
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Step4Just before serving, add broccoli and all remaining salad ingredients to bread cubes; toss to mix. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
420
Calories
27g
Total Fat
10g
Protein
33g
Total Carbohydrate
5g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
- Calories
- 420
- Calories from Fat
- 240
- Total Fat
- 27g
- 42%
- Saturated Fat
- 5g
- 25%
- Cholesterol
- 10mg
- 3%
- Sodium
- 720mg
- 30%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 33g
- 11%
- Dietary Fiber
- 4g
- 16%
- Sugars
- 5g
- Protein
- 10g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 30%
- 30%
- Vitamin C
- 110%
- 110%
- Calcium
- 20%
- 20%
- Iron
- 15%
- 15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Lean Meat; 5 Fat;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
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