Reinvent your holiday side dish repertoire with this vibrant Holiday Panzanella Salad—a festive twist on the classic Italian bread salad. This winter panzanella recipe transforms crispy ciabatta cubes with seasonal ingredients like sweet apples, juicy pears, butternut squash, dried cranberries, and creamy Gouda cheese, all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette enhanced with Calicutts English Roast seasoning. Perfect for Christmas dinner, Thanksgiving feasts, or winter gatherings, this make-ahead salad offers a refreshing contrast to heavy holiday dishes while providing sophisticated flavors and beautiful color on your table. Unlike traditional panzanella served in summer with tomatoes, this autumn-inspired version celebrates cold-weather produce and makes excellent use of day-old bread, creating a practical yet elegant side dish that feeds a crowd, travels well to potlucks, and actually improves as it sits—allowing the crusty bread to soak up the flavorful dressing while maintaining just enough crunch to keep every bite interesting.

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