Gordon Ramsay's Panzanella

7 servings

20 minutes

Panzanella is a traditional Italian salad that originated in Tuscan cuisine as a way to use up yesterday's bread. Gordon Ramsay's version adds a special charm, making it bright and rich. The main flavor highlights are juicy tomatoes, aromatic red onion, and the freshness of lime juice that soak into the bread, turning it into a tender, rich texture. Olive oil gives the salad a velvety quality while parsley adds a hint of spice. Panzanella is perfect as a light appetizer or side dish to meat dishes and also stands alone as a meal on a hot day. Its simplicity in preparation and natural ingredients keep it a favorite among Mediterranean cuisine lovers.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 221
• Proteins: 2.5g
• Fats: 17.6g
• Carbohydrates: 14g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 6 pc
• Stale rye bread: 6 pc
• Sweet red onion: 1 pc
• Lime juice: 0.5 pc
• Olive oil: 6 tbsp
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Sugar: pinch
• Parsley: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Tear or cut the bread slices randomly. Place in a deep bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Stale rye bread: 6 pieces

2. Slice the tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 6 pieces
   • Sweet red onion: 1 piece

3. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, mix well. Let it sit for 15 minutes for the salad to marinate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime juice: 0.5 piece
   • Olive oil: 6 tablespoons
   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. If the salad is too sour, add a pinch of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar:  pinch

5. Add a handful of fresh parsley before serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley:  to taste