Summer Citrus and Avocado Panzanella Salad

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr
Active: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 6 cups 2-inch bread cubes, cut from a baguette or focaccia
  2. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  3. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  4. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  5. Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  6. Zest and juice of 1 lime
  7. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  8. 2 cups chopped red onion
  9. 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
  10. 1 to 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno
  11. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  12. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  13. 1 1/2 cups seeded and chopped English cucumber
  14. 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  15. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  16. 2 ripe avocados, chopped
  17. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  18. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  19. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. For the bread cubes: Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss with your hands until well coated. Spread out the bread in an even layer and bake until golden and toasty, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. (Leave the oven on.)
  3. For the dressing: Meanwhile, whisk together the oil, lemon zest and juice, lime zest and juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small mixing bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  4. For the salad: Line a baking sheet with foil. Add the red onions, red peppers and jalapenos and spread out in an even layer. Drizzle with the oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake for 18 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  5. Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic and avocados in a large mixing bowl. Then add the toasted bread cubes and roasted peppers and onions, along with the basil, cilantro and parsley. Toss to combine. Pour half of the dressing over the salad and season with 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Toss and add more dressing and salt according to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 769
Total Fat 52 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Carbohydrates 70 g
Dietary Fiber 14 g
Sugar 14 g
Protein 13 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1190 mg

 

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