Strawberry Caprese Panzanella
Description
Panzanella Caprese is an Italian bread salad made with mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Strawberries add color and flavor.
Ingredients
•
2 cloves garlic, minced
•
2 tablespoons minced shallot
•
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
•
1/2 teaspoon honey
•
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
•
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
•
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
•
1 day-old baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups cubed bread)
•
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•
1 1/2 cups yellow grape tomatoes, halved
•
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
•
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
•
6 ounces Stella® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
•
1 1/2 cups strawberries, halved
•
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large
Directions
1
For the dressing, whisk together garlic, shallot, vinegar, honey, pepper and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. While whisking, slowly drizzle in oil until all oil is incorporated.
2
For the panzanella, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3
Place bread cubes on rimmed baking pan and drizzle with oil; toss until all bread cubes are coated in oil. Transfer to oven and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bread is dry and dark golden brown.
4
Meanwhile, place tomatoes, salt, and pepper in large bowl; toss until well combined. Let stand 5 minutes.
5
Add Stella mozzarella cheese, strawberries, basil, toasted bread, and dressing to bowl with tomatoes; toss until well combined.
6
Serve immediately, or for best flavor, allow salad to sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.