Calories in panzanella

A typical serving of panzanella provides about 300 calories. Here are the full macros and nutrition facts.

Per serving · 1 rustic bowl (200 g)

Calories
300kcal
Protein
6.8g
Carbs
44g
Fat
11.6g

Per 100 g

Calories150 kcal
Protein3.4 g
Carbs22 g
Fat5.8 g
Saturated fat0.8 g
Fiber2.2 g
Sugars3.5 g
Sodium320 mg

Data based on Open Food Facts and public nutrition databases.

Italian countryside salad made with rehydrated stale bread, juicy tomatoes, onion, and basil.

Nutritional benefits

  • Efficient use of leftovers (resourceful cooking)
  • Provides immediate energy from bread carbohydrates
  • Rich in lycopene due to the abundance of tomatoes

How to prepare it

  • 1.The bread should be crusty with dense crumb (rustic or sourdough type)
  • 2.Let the salad sit so the bread absorbs the tomato juice
  • 3.Don't soak the bread with water; let the dressing and tomato do the work

Lighter alternatives

Tomato and cucumber salad
Fewer calories by eliminating bread
Tomato bruschetta
Similar ingredients in toast format
Pasta salad
Similar wheat base but different texture
Healthy tip

Use stale whole grain bread to add more fiber and nutrients to this traditional recipe.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use sliced sandwich bread?

It's not recommended; it would fall apart and become an unpleasant paste.

Does it have cucumber?

The traditional Tuscan recipe usually includes it, though there are variants.

Is it a main dish?

Usually it is a side dish, but it can be a perfect light dinner.

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