In this brunch panzanella recipe from Dave’s Killer Bread, the bread is fresh—Dave’s Summer Berry Bagels (photo #2)—but toasted to crouton crunchiness.

The limited-edition summer bagels—with dried blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, and strawberries—join the fresh berries in the salad to add an extra touch of sweetness.

Alas, our local resource for the Dave’s Killer Bread didn’t have the Berry Bagels in stock. We’ll keep checking, but in the interim we hit up our neighborhood bagel shop for apple cinnamon raisin bagels.

Below:

> The recipe for bagel panzanella.

> More panzanella recipes.

> About Dave’s Killer Bread.

Elsewhere on The Nibble:

> The history of panzanella.

> The history of bread.

> The different types of bread: a photo glossary.
 
> The year’s 20+ bread holidays.

> The year’s 40+ salad holidays.
 
 
RECIPE: SUMMER BERRY PANZANELLA SALAD

Prep time is 25 minutes.

Ingredients For 4-6 Servings

For The Bagel “Croutons”

 
For The Berry Salad

 
For The Berry Dressing

 
For Serving

[2] Dave’s Summer Berry Bagels. Each organic bagel contains 14g whole grains, 10g protein, and 3g fiber.

[3] Turn the bagels into a French toast casserole. Here’s the recipe.

1. MAKE the bagel croutons. Heat the oven to 350°F. Cut the bagels into 3/4-inch cubes. Melt the butter in a bowl, stir in the brown sugar and salt, and toss the bagel cubes in the mixture.

2. SPREAD on baking sheet and bake 15-18 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp. Let cool.

3. MAKE the berry salad. In large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss gently.

4. MAKE the berry dressing. Place the reserved berries in a bowl. Add the brown sugar and salt. Using a fork or potato masher, mash until juicy and chunky.

5. ASSEMBLE. Add the cooled bagel cubes to berry salad along with the mashed berry dressing. Toss slightly so the bagel croutons absorb the juice. Let sit 5-10 minutes so the bagel pieces soften while staying textured.

6. SERVE in bowls with yogurt, poppy seeds and mint leaves.
 

[5] Peach panzanella with burrata and mint. Here’s the recipe (photo © Good Eggs).
 
MORE PANZANELLA RECIPES

 

[6] A sampling of Dave’s Killer Breads (photo: The Nibble).
 
ABOUT DAVE’S KILLER BREAD

Dave’s Killer Bread is always in the freezer at The Nibble. We try to cut back on carbs, but when we do reach for a slice of brea, we feel better about the significant nutritional advantages of Dave’s line.

The breads and bagels are made with organic, non-GMO ingredients and deliver more protein, fiber, and omega-3s than standard breads. The Thin-Sliced Powerseed Loaf has 5 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and just 70 calories per slice.

The line is USDA organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, OU Kosher, and has a minimum whole grain content of at least 8 grams per serving*.

There’s a large assortment of breads (including thin-sliced loaves), bagels, buns, rolls, English muffins, bars (breakfast, protein, snack, and snack bites).

We like everything we’ve tried, but perhaps our favorite is 21 Whole Grains and Seeds.

Our nutritionist approves!

> Here’s a store locator.

> Check out the recipe for Dave’s Berry French Toast Casserole.
 
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*While 8 grams is a meaningful amount of whole grains, the ingredients may additionally contain refined grains or extra bran/germ. As always, read the label.
 

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