Salads · Italian · 30 min
Tuscan Panzanella Salad with White Beans
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 530 kcal / serving
A Tuscan-style panzanella featuring cannellini beans, cucumber, tomatoes, basil, shallot, mozzarella, and toasted bread. It comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight main with crisp textures and bright flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) cancannellini (white kidney) beans
- ½English cucumber
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- ½ (8 oz) pkgfresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1 pintgrape tomatoes
- 1shallot
- 1whole grain bun or roll
- shallots
- whole grain buns or rolls
- English cucumbers
From the pantry: black pepper, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · stirring spoon · whisk or fork
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Produce
- ½English cucumber
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1 pintgrape tomatoes
- 1shallot
- shallots
- English cucumbers
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ½ (8 oz) pkgfresh mozzarella cheese
Bakery & bread
- 1whole grain bun or roll
- whole grain buns or rolls
Pantry & dry goods
- 1 (15 oz) cancannellini (white kidney) beans
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| cannellini (white kidney) beans | 1 (15 oz) can | 2 (15 oz) cans | 3 (15 oz) cans |
| English cucumber | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| fresh basil | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 ½ small pkgs |
| fresh mozzarella cheese | ½ (8 oz) pkg | 1 (8 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (8 oz) pkg |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| grape tomatoes | 1 pint | 2 pints | 3 pints |
| shallot | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| whole grain bun or roll | 1 | ||
| whole grain buns or rolls | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Rinse all fresh produce, then pat dry.
- Drain and rinse the beans; let them drain a bit more.
- Peel and finely mince the garlic and transfer it to a large salad bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon, salt, and pepper in the bowl with the garlic.
- Peel the cucumber ends, cut it into quarters lengthwise, then slice into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the bowl.
- Halve the grape tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
- Remove basil leaves from stems, roll them tightly, then slice into thin ribbons and add to the bowl.
- Peel and thinly slice the shallot; add to the bowl.
- Dice the mozzarella into 3/4-inch cubes and add to the bowl.
- Drizzle a little olive oil in a nonstick skillet and heat over medium.
- Cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Toast the bread cubes in the skillet, stirring often, until golden and crisp, about 4–6 minutes; transfer to a separate bowl.
- Add the beans to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and warm through for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mozzarella, then add the bread and beans; toss to combine.
- Divide the salad onto plates or bowls and serve.
Two tips
- Make ahead: wash and prep the vegetables and whisk the dressing up to a day in advance; keep components separate until serving.
- Flavor swap: if basil isn’t handy, tear in a few parsley leaves for a similar herb brightness and balance.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 530 kcal
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbs
- 50 g
- Fat
- 25 g
- Fiber
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 746 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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