Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsBuckley's Great SteaksPanzanella Recipe

Panzanella Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

focaccia and pita bread

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Ingredients

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Bread

Vegetables

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Cut the focaccia bread and pita bread into bite-sized cubes. You should have approximately 2 cups of focaccia and 1 cup of pita bread. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the bell pepper into small pieces. Add all the chopped vegetables to the bowl with the bread.

  3. 3

    Add Fresh Basil

    Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl with the bread and vegetables.

Dressing

  1. 4

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour the dressing over the bread and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated with the dressing.

  2. 6

    Let it Rest

    Allow the Panzanella to sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature. This will help the bread absorb the flavors from the dressing and vegetables.

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