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Summer Berry Panzanella Salad

Servings 6
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Bagel “Croutons:”

  • 3 Dave’s Killer Bread Summer Berry Bagels
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Berry Salad:

  • 1 pint strawberries hulled and sliced (reserve 1/2 cup for dressing)
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup raspberries optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Berry Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Serving:

  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • fresh mint optional

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • To make bagel croutons: Cut bagels into 3/4-inch cubes. In bowl, melt butter; stir in brown sugar and salt. Toss bagel cubes in butter mixture.
  • Spread on baking sheet and bake 15-18 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp. Let cool.
  • To make berry salad: In large bowl, combine sliced strawberries; blueberries; raspberries, if desired; lemon zest; and lemon juice. Toss gently.
  • To make berry dressing: Place reserved strawberries in bowl. Add brown sugar and salt. Using fork or potato masher, mash until juicy and chunky.
  • To assemble panzanella salad: Add cooled bagel cubes to berry salad. Pour in mashed strawberry dressing. Toss slightly so bread absorbs juice.
  • Let sit 5-10 minutes so bagel pieces soften while staying textured.
  • Serve in bowls with yogurt, poppy seeds and mint leaves, if desired.
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brunch