Explore a Low Carb Panzanella Salad recipe that redefines expectations, incorporating a keto-friendly twist with unconventional bread choices. Discover a satisfying and light option for a guilt-free meal.
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What is a Panzanella Salad?
A panzanella salad is a Tuscan chopped salad usually made with with tomatoes and bread. Often added to this salad is some fresh basil, mozzarella and olive oil.
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Why you'll love this low carb panzanella salad recipe
- Bread without the Carbs: Enjoy the classic Panzanella experience without the carb overload. Our recipe cleverly incorporates low carb bread, allowing you to relish the texture and taste guilt-free.
- Keto-Friendly Indulgence: Indulge in the rich flavors without compromising your ketogenic lifestyle. This low carb Panzanella is thoughtfully crafted to align with your low-carb preferences, making it a delicious choice for those on a keto journey.
- Satisfying Crunch: Don't sacrifice the satisfying crunch that bread brings to Panzanella. Our recipe ensures you get the desired texture, proving that low carb doesn't mean compromising on the most enjoyable aspects of your favorite dishes.
- Versatile and Customizable: Tailor this recipe to your taste. It's not just about being low carb; it's about making it yours. Add your favorite keto-friendly veggies or protein to make it a perfect fit for your individual preferences.
- Balanced and Nourishing: Revel in a meal that not only meets your low carb requirements but also provides a balanced and nourishing experience. This Panzanella recipe brings together a variety of wholesome ingredients for a truly satisfying and health-conscious dining option.
How do you make a Low Carb Panzanella Salad?
To make this Low Carb Panzanella Salad you would simply need some fresh ingredients like the tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. Most importantly if you are following a ketogenic diet you would need bread that is low in carbohydrates. There are many types of low carb breads on the market. Find which one you enjoy the most and use it in this recipe.
What to serve with a Low Carb Panzanella Salad?
This salad goes well with grilled meats such as a steak or a grilled chicken. However, this salad is super filling and can be a meal on it's own. With the hearty tomatoes, bread and mozzarella you may not want much else to go with it.
Does the bread get mushy?
The trick to this is making croutons out of the bread. Crisping them up in the oven so that they are golden and crunchy help the bread from getting mushy. If the bread is not crunchy enough it will definitely get mushy.
What kind of Tomatoes do you use?
I used a mix of cherry tomatoes and roma tomatoes. However, you will want to use any tomatoes as long as they are very juicy and in season. The roma tomatoes I used were not that juicy so I added some cherry tomatoes as well. The juice from the tomatoes adds to the dressing and helps flavour the crunchy croutons.
Other Salads?
How about a Creamy Fauxtato Salad - my take on a potato salad.
📖 Recipe Card
Low Carb Panzanella Salad
Recipe Video
Equipment
Ingredients
Croutons
- 6 slices keto bread depending on the bread you use, this will alter the amount of carbs.
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- â…“ cup Olive Oil for Croutons
Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup Olive Oil for dressing
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar, red wine
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- â…› teaspoon Salt
- â…› teaspoon ground, Black pepper
Salad
- 2.5 cup chopped or diced, Tomatoes
- 4 oz Mozzarella
- ½ cup sliced, Red onion
- 10 leaves Basil Leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for topping off salad
Instructions
Croutons
- Cut the bread into 1" cubes and add them to a medium size bowl with the garlic powder, salt and olive oil.
- Toss and place evenly on a parchment lined baking tray and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. You want them nice and crunchy so they don't get mushy. Allow them to cool when out of the oven.
Salad Dressing
- Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk until all incorporated. Set aside.
Notes
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Natalie
I love Panzanella salad. It's a bit different recipe from how I make it. But sounds delicious and I will have to try it. Plus, I love the low-carb option. Ingenious!
Chef Dennis
This salad recipe looks absolutely scrumptious!
ihackeddiabetes
This is my favourite way to eat a salad. Hearty and big flavours.