Panzanella & Prosciutto Salad is a mash-up of a classic Panzanella Salad and Prosciutto Egg Cups. They combine for a fresh and filling dish that is great for brunch, lunch, a light dinner or dare I even say breakfast?!?!
4slicesgluten free sandwich bread - 6 slices if it is a small loaf of bread
3tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonItalian Seasoning
½teaspoonfine sea salt
¼teaspoonground pepper
5tomatoes (roma or plum work well) - large dice
1English cucumber - large dice
1cupfresh basil leaves - roughly chopped
1large ballBuffalo mozzarella, in water - cubed
2tablespoonolive oil - plus more for serving
2tablespoonlemon juice, freshly squeezed - plus more for serving
aged balsamic vinegar for serving
Prosciutto Egg Cups:
16slicesprosciutto - approx. 6oz package
8eggs
½cupwhole milk
1cupshredded mozzarella
ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Generously grease a baking sheet.
Cut the slices of bread into cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, stirring to coat on all sides. Then sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian Seasonings, salt and pepper. Turning to coat the bread on all sides.
Lay the cubes of bread out on the baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, just until browned lightly. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temp.
While the eggs are baking (see instructions below), or several hours in advance, make the Panzanella Salad. In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella, basil and toasted bread cubes. Drizzle with the olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice and toss to coat well. Taste and add more & season with salt and pepper if needed.
When ready to serve, spread the Panzanella Salad out on a large platter. Nestle the Prosciutto Egg Cups into the Panzanella Salad. Serve with aged balsamic vinegar, fresh squeezed lemon juice and/or good olive oil for drizzling on top.
Prosciutto Egg Cups:
Turn the oven temp back to 400 degrees.
Line the molds of 8 muffin tins with 2 slices of prosciutto in each cup. Let it fold over the edge some.
Combine the eggs, milk, shredded cheese and pepper in a mixing bowl. Pour evenly into each of the prosciutto cups.
Bake for 13-16 minutes, or until the eggs are puffed and slightly browned.
Notes
*Nutrition info is based on ¼ of the salad and 2 egg cups for an entree/full serving
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Panzanella & Prosciutto Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
770
% Daily Value*
Fat
59
g
91
%
Saturated Fat
21
g
131
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
27
g
Cholesterol
417
mg
139
%
Sodium
1177
mg
51
%
Potassium
649
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
3443
IU
69
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
1592
mg
159
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.