Summertime means easy breezy salads as mains loaded with lots of veggies. Traditionally, panzanella is a Tuscan bread salad which utilizes stale day old bread and overly ripe tomatoes. The juicy tomatoes and dressing revitalize the bread, giving it a second life and adding bulk to the salad. This iteration is a mix-up of a Tuscan bread salad and antipasto and is loaded with summery tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, olives, artichoke hearts, roasted and raw peppers for a nice contrast of textures, and creamy mozzarella. Make this salad in advance and tote it to the park, beach, or pool for full on picnic season success.
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