Grilled Cheese Panzanella

Name: Grilled Cheese Panzanella
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Bread; 4 (1/2-inch) slices sourdough bread; 4 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Italian Blend; Dressing; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Salad; 3 to 4 medium (2 1/2 cups) tomatoes, chopped; 1 large (1 1/4 cups) yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium (1 1/4 cups) cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped; 1 small (1/2 cup) red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt

Panzanella is a traditional Italian bread salad. This recipe increases flavor by adding cheese to the bread.

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Ingredients

Bread

4 (1/2-inch) slices sourdough bread

4 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Italian Blend

Dressing

6 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

¹/₂ teaspoon Dijon mustard

¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

Salad

3 to 4 medium (2 ¹/₂ cups) tomatoes, chopped

1 large (1 ¹/₄ cups) yellow bell pepper, chopped

1 medium (1 ¹/₄ cups) cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped

1 small (¹/₂ cup) red onion, thinly sliced

¹/₂ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

How to make

STEP 1

Heat broiler.
STEP 2

Place 2 slices bread onto ungreased baking sheet. Top each with 2 slices cheese and remaining bread slices. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning once, 4-8 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to cooling rack; cool completely. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
STEP 3

Combine all dressing ingredients in small bowl; beat with whisk until well mixed. Set aside.
STEP 4

Place all salad ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to combine.
STEP 5

Just before serving, add bread cubes to salad; toss to combine.

240 Calories

14 Fat (g)

10 Cholesterol (mg)

590 Sodium (mg)

24 Carbohydrates (g)

2 Dietary Fiber

7 Protein (g)

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