This Panzanella Salad is topped with a homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing. The two together give this easy and delicious salad a wonderful fresh taste.

In other words, homemade is what makes this a treat.

The flavor in Panzanella Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is amazing! To sum it up, fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, and toasted garlic bread make up the ingredients to this Panzanella salad. However, fewer ingredients just make it more delicious! For example, there are only three ingredients in Panzanella salad, not counting the vinaigrette. Because of this, you want each one to be spot on fresh and full of flavor. The word Panzanella is actually a combination of two words in Italian. The word “Pane” means bread, “Zanella” is the name of a deep dish plate that it’s served in.

You don’t have to limit the ingredients in Panzanella Salad to adjust the ingredients in this recipe.

According to Wikipedia, you can add any one of the following ingredients to Panzanella Salad:

mozzarella cheese
lettuce
garlic
parsley
red wine
celery
red onion
bell pepper
lemon juice
carrots
olives
Tuna

First, the Panzanella Tomato Salad Ingredients:

4 slices Italian Bread
1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic, chopped
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 Tablespoons butter softened

Next, the Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

I have a little bread “cheat” I use to make this salad. I brought home a loaf of Italian Bread called “The Everything Bread” from the grocery store. The top is loaded with spices and it’s chocked full of flavour. I also use it to make fantastic sandwiches. Something as simple as grilled cheese gets kicked up to AMAZING using it. First, I buttered both sides of the bread. Next, I broiled it until it was golden brown. After that, I tore it into bite-size pieces to use in the salad. It kicks Panzanella Tomato Salad up to WOW!! Similarly, you can make your own garlic bread or use a store-bought favorite of your own.

Certainly, we want to top this salad:

Fresh tomatoes
fresh basil
garlic bread

all topped with a delicious Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette. Above all else, the homemade balsamic vinaigrette is what makes this so delightful.

In summary, this is an easy and excellent way to enjoy homegrown tomatoes from your garden all Summer long. Panzanella Tomato Salad, it’s what’s for dinner in our house, ENJOY!

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