Panzanella Salad
Panzanella Salad

This bread salad with cheesy crumbles makes a satisfying Italian salad
that can be served as a side or starter.

Serves: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Italian house vinaigrette
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) pesto
  • ½ cup (125 mL) broken pieces of garlic crostini
  • 2 cups (500 mL) packed arugula
  • ½ cup (125 mL) Cheddar Crumbles (2 oz/30 g)
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped cucumber
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) grape tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) sliced red onion
  • 4 pitted black olives
Products Used:
Balderson Heritage Cheddar

Directions

  1. In large bowl, combine vinaigrette and pesto. Add garlic crostini to bowl; toss just until moistened.
  2. Add arugula, cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and olives to bowl; toss until well coated.
  3. Transfer to plate and serve immediately.

Tip

For a main dish, top with chicken or shrimp.

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