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Grilled Bell Pepper Panzanella Salad

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Updated Jan 28, 2010
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A taste of Italy is at hand in this classic bread salad.

Grilled Bell Pepper Panzanella Salad

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 11
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubes (3/4 inch) dry French or Italian bread
  • 2 large yellow bell peppers
  • 2 large red bell peppers
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 1/2 cup sliced kalamata or black olives
  • 1/4 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) fresh basil leaves
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella ciliegini (cheese balls), drained, halved
  • 4 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 English (seedless) cucumber, quartered, sliced
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place bread cubes on shallow trays. Let stand to dry out slightly while making salad.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place bell peppers on grill over medium-high heat.Cover grill; cook 15 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until peppers are blackened. Place roasted peppers in large bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Peel and seed bell peppers. Cut into bite-size strips.
  • Step 
    3
    Place onion slices on grill. Cover grill; cook 3 to 6 minutes, turning once during grilling, until golden on edges and slightly tender. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Step 
    4
    In large bowl, place cubed bread, grilled pepper strips, grilled onions, olives, basil, cheese, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing, tossing to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

230 Calories
14g Total Fat
7g Protein
18g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
14g
21%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
23%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
6%
Sodium
390mg
16%
Potassium
260mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
6g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
170%
170%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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