Panzanella Salad with Mozzarella and Bacon

Who hasn’t wished for more croutons than greens in their salad? We all have days like that, and that’s where the Italian-inspired Panzanella Salad steps in. We use crisp, cubed baguettes and mouth-watering bacon to make a salad even the most vegetable-averse at the table can’t ignore.

Who hasn’t wished for more croutons than greens in their salad? We all have days like that, and that’s where the Italian-inspired Panzanella Salad steps in. We use crisp, cubed baguettes and mouth-watering bacon to make a salad even the most vegetable-averse at the table can’t ignore.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
3 cups cubed Italian bread
2 ½ cups diced tomatoes
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
Directions
- Whisk together oil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl.
- Add bread, tomatoes, cheese, crisp bacon crumbles and basil; toss lightly.
- Serve immediately. Serve with freshly ground black pepper if desired.
Directions
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- Whisk together oil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl.
- Add bread, tomatoes, cheese, crisp bacon crumbles and basil; toss lightly.
- Serve immediately. Serve with freshly ground black pepper if desired.
© Organic Valley 2026. All rights reserved.
© Organic Valley 2026. All rights reserved.
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