panzanella
/ˌpæn.zəˈnel.ə/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Panzanella is a salad from Italy made with stale bread, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, and vinegar. It is usually served cold, especially in warm weather.
- We had panzanella for lunch.
- The panzanella was fresh and filling.
- She made panzanella with leftover bread.
Adinary Nuance
Panzanella is not just any bread salad. It specifically means an Italian salad that uses bread soaked with dressing and juice from tomatoes. Compared with a crouton salad, the bread is softer, not crisp. Compared with a regular mixed salad, panzanella is heartier and more rustic.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- salad bánh mì
- Spanish
- ensalada de pan
- Chinese
- 面包沙拉
- Japanese
- パンのサラダ
- Korean
- 빵 샐러드
Etymology
The word comes from Italian, probably from panzana, a word for soaked bread or a bread dish. It became known in English through Italian food writing and restaurant menus.
Common phrases
tomato panzanellaclassic panzanellapanzanella salad
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Frequently asked questions
- Is panzanella a common English word?
- It is not very common in everyday English. You will mostly see it in food writing, menus, and recipes.
- Is panzanella the same as bread salad?
- It is a type of bread salad, but the Italian style is specific. The bread is usually soaked, not crunchy.
- How do you use panzanella in a sentence?
- You can say, 'We ordered panzanella at the restaurant.'
- Is panzanella formal or informal?
- It is neutral, but it sounds like a food term. People use it in menus, cooking, and restaurant talk.