Awesome Panzanella Salad Recipe (Paleo)!
Enjoy this amazingly delicious Panzanella salad recipe with a freshly made Paleo dressing all summer long! Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and vegan!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 crispy waffle, cut into cubes (recipe on my site)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried herbs
- 1/2 cucumber (seeded and sliced into cubes)
- 1/2 slice yellow pepper (cut into small cubes)
- 1 slice red onion
- 10 leaves basil (chopped)
- 2 cups chopped lettuce of your choice
- 2 tomatoes, large
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet (or another skillet), on medium-low. Add the cubed waffles pieces and saute until toasted, about 5-8 minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
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In a small bowl, whisk, the minced garlic, dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper (last six ingredients). This is the Paleo salad dressing.
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In a large bowl, add all the chopped vegetables, basil, lettuce, "croutons". Pour over the dressing and stir to mix.
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Best served at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
*Please note: the nutrition facts label is only for salad and not for waffle which is used for croutons. For the waffle nutrition label, go to that post to view.
*Cherry tomatoes are also delicious in the recipe, especially if regular tomatoes are not available.