Panzanella Italian Bread Salad Recipe

Name: Panzanella Italian Bread Salad
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 150 g sourdough bread (3 thick slices), cut into 2-cm (3/4-inch) cubes; 400 g ripe tomatoes (3 medium), chopped into 2-cm (3/4-inch) pieces; 450 g canned tuna in water (3 cans), drained and flaked; 150 g English cucumber (1/2 cucumber), halved lengthwise and sliced; 50 g red onion (1/2 small onion), thinly sliced; 15 g fresh basil leaves (1/2 cup), torn; 30 ml extra virgin olive oil (2 tbsp); 30 ml red wine vinegar (2 tbsp); 6 g garlic (2 cloves), minced; 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/4 tsp)

Prep: 16minCook: 1min4 servingsEasy300 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Panzanella Italian Bread Salad packed with 32g of protein per serving and just 300 calories. This easy recipe is ready in 17 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

4 cups mixed greens
300g grilled protein
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup nuts or seeds
2 tbsp dressing of choice
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix all components together until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 300 kcal

Protein: 31.5g

Fat: 8.7g

Carbs: 28.8g

Fiber: 2.7g

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