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Grilled Cheese Panzanella

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Land O' Lakes
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This traditional Italian bread salad combines grilled cheese for added flavor and fresh vegetables.

Recipe Prep Time
Prep Time
25 min
Recipe Cook Time
Cook Time
Recipe Ready Time
Ready In
25 min
Recipe Servings
Servings
8

Ingredients

BREAD

4 (1/2-inch) slices sourdough bread

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

Directions

Heat broiler. 

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. 

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

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

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



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