Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the vibrant flavors of ripe strawberries, luscious mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Strawberry Caprese Panzanella, a symphony of textures and tastes, is a refreshing summer salad that captivates the senses and elevates any occasion. With its vibrant colors and medley of flavors, this delectable dish transports you to the heart of Italy, where culinary traditions meet the essence of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting this tantalizing salad, discovering the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and herbaceous notes that come together to create an unforgettable dining experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
STRAWBERRY PANZANELLA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and salt. Drizzle 1/2 cup olive oil on bread and add to the seasoning mixture. Toss thoroughly. Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sherry, remaining olive oil and honey. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss cooled bread cubes, strawberries, tomatoes, blue cheese, orange zest, onion and sherry dressing. Try to coat each bread cube with the dressing.
- Serve immediately.
STRAWBERRY CAPRESE PANZANELLA
Take your meal from good to gourmet with this refreshing strawberry caprese salad featuring Stella® Cheese.
Provided by Stella Cheese
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Stella® Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 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.
- For the panzanella, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, place tomatoes, salt, and pepper in large bowl; toss until well combined. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Add Stella® mozzarella cheese, strawberries, basil, toasted bread, and Dressing to bowl with tomatoes; toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately, or for best flavor, allow salad to sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1215.6 mg, Sugar 6 g
BAKED PANZANELLA CAPRESE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 42m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 12-inch rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
- Arrange the tomato slices on the bottom of the baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. Lay the cheese slices on top in a single layer. Sprinkle with the garlic and basil and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the bread slices on top and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes until the filling is bubbling and the bread is crisp and golden. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
STRAWBERRY PANZANELLA SALAD
Always a crowd-pleaser, this strawberry panzanella salad never disappoints. This version is sweet and offers the opportunity to use seasonal fruits in a creative way. For a fun twist, use margarita glasses when serving and rim the glasses with sugar and a strawberry garnish. -Careema Bell, Trenton, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Mix berries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and vinegar; set aside., Mix brown sugar and salt. Toss bread cubes in melted butter, then brown sugar mixture. On a baking sheet, bake cubes until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool. Meanwhile, strain strawberries, reserving juice., Layer yogurt, bread, and strawberries in 8 small bowls. Top with reserved berry juice to taste and mint sprigs. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CAPRESE PANZANELLA
Fresh mozzarella and basil elevate the classic Italian bread salad to something even more special. Quite possibly the perfect summer salad.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of the olive oil to a large saute pan, and warm over medium heat.
- Keeping the heat on medium, add the bread cubes and the salt, and toss.
- Stir frequently for about 10 minutes, until the cubes are well toasted. Whenever the pan dries out, add a little more olive oil, about a tablespoon at a time.
- Remove bread cubes from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Seed and dice the tomatoes and add to a large bowl. I keep the tomato chunks large - about the same size as the bread cubes.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
- Give the basil a couple of rough chops, and throw it in.
- Dice the mozzarella and add that to the bowl, too.
- Add the cooled bread cubes.
- Make the viniagrette in a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the bread, veggies, basil, and cheese, and toss gently until well incorporated.
- Let sit for just a few minutes so the bread can soak in just a little of the vinaigrette.
- Add a little more salt and fresh ground pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
PANZANELLA
Prepare your own version of one of Tuscany's most famous dishes, panzanella. It's a good way to use up leftovers, as it's made with stale bread - simply toss with ripe tomatoes and an olive oil dressing
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Lunch, Side dish, Starter
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the tomatoes in a colander and sprinkle over 1 tsp sea salt, then leave to sit for 15 mins.
- Spread the chunks of bread out on a baking tray and toss with 1 tbsp of the oil. Bake for 10-15 mins, or until lightly toasted.
- In a bowl, whisk together the remaining oil, the vinegar and shallot. Season to taste. Toss the anchovies with the tomatoes, croutons, olive oil dressing, the olives and half the basil in a large bowl. Spoon the panzanella onto a serving plate and top with the remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use the freshest ingredients possible, especially the strawberries and tomatoes.
- If you don't have time to make your own croutons, you can use store-bought.
- For a more flavorful salad, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- If you're serving the salad as a main course, you can add grilled chicken or fish.
- This salad is also great for picnics or potlucks.
Conclusion:
Strawberry Caprese Panzanella is a delicious and refreshing summer salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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