Panzanella with Burrata & Tuna

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This panzanella with burrata and tuna is a vibrant no-cook meal that’s bursting with fresh flavor. Juicy tomatoes, ciabatta and thinly sliced onion form the heart of this refreshing salad. Creamy burrata adds richness, while high-quality canned tuna packed in oil brings savory depth. The oil from the tuna can is used to dress the salad, infusing it with extra flavor and tying all the ingredients together.

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Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.

Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
  • This healthy spin on a classic bread salad is filling and delicious.
  • Tuna and burrata add protein for muscle health and satiety.
  • Basil and juicy tomatoes enhance the salad with refreshing flavors.
Ingredients for a Panzanella salad including bread cubes, tomatoes, tuna, red onion, burrata, garlic, basil, olive oil, and salt

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar or red-wine vinegar

  • 1 small clove garlic, grated

  • 2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped

  • teaspoon salt

  • 1 (5-ounce) can oil-packed tuna, undrained

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 8 ounces ciabatta, cut into bite-size cubes (about 6 cups)

  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion

  • 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves, chopped or torn, plus more for garnish

  • 2 (3-ounce) balls burrata, torn into bite-size pieces

Directions

  1. Stir 2 tablespoons vinegar and the grated garlic together in a large bowl. Place a colander inside the bowl; add chopped tomatoes. Sprinkle the tomatoes with ⅛ teaspoon salt; set aside for 10 minutes.

    Diced tomatoes in a colander placed over a bowl

    Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.

  2. Gently shake the strainer so the juices from the tomatoes fall into the bowl; remove the colander and set aside. Pour the oil from the tuna can into the large bowl. Whisk in 6 tablespoons olive oil. Add ciabatta cubes, 1 cup onion, 1 cup basil and the reserved tomatoes; toss well. Divide the mixture among 4 plates; top evenly with the tuna and the burrata pieces. Spoon on any liquid left on the bottom of the bowl. Garnish with more basil, if desired.

    A hand pouring tuna and oil into a white bowl containing liquid, a step in preparing a recipe

    Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.

EatingWell.com, June 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

569 Calories
35g Fat
38g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 569
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 8g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 26g 53%
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Vitamin A 126µg
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Vitamin D 3µg
Vitamin E 4mg 26%
Folate 90µg
Vitamin K 60µg
Sodium 763mg 33%
Calcium 336mg 26%
Iron 3mg 19%
Magnesium 51mg 12%
Potassium 448mg 10%
Zinc 2mg 21%
Vitamin B12 2µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.