Tasty seasonal panzanella salad made with peaches, tomatoes and lightly toasted sour dough bread tossed in a simple vinaigrette.
BREAD SALAD WITH RIPE PEACHES AND FRESH TOMATOES
Panzanella salad is a traditional Tuscan bread s salad usually enjoyed during the summer. The original salad is very simple and only has few ingredients. The staples are tomatoes and left-over bread. As such, there is great opportunity for creating variations. You can enjoy seasonal panzanella salads throughout the year.
With ripe summer peaches and tomatoes being in season I thought this peach and tomato panzanella salad would make a great side dish. The sweetness of the peaches and tomatoes are balanced by the acidity in the simple white wine dressing. Each bite has a hint of spice from the jalapenos. I used very little but just enough. The salad is a bright complement for grilled chicken or salmon.
INGREDIENTS for THIS RECIPE
Bread Salad
- diced peaches
- sliced mixed cherry tomatoes
- toasted sourdough bread – cubed
- small pearl mozzarella cheese balls
- thinly sliced basil
- jalapeno pepper chopped
- scallion sliced
Salad Dressing
- light olive oil
- white wine vinegar
- sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
HOW TO MAKE PANZANELLA SALAD
Cut, chop and slice all your ingredients. Lightly toast the sourdough bread and cut into cubes.
Place all dressing ingredients into a blender and blend well.
Combine all salad ingredients into a large bowl. Add the dressing and mix well. Transfer into a serving bowl.
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Peach and Tomato Panzanella Salad
Ingredients
Panzanella Salad
- 2 cups diced peaches
- 2 cups sliced mixed cherry tomatoes
- 2 slices of toasted sourdough bread – cubed
- 1 cup small pearl mozzarella cheese balls
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1 scallion sliced
Dressing
- ½ cup light olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Cut, chop and slice all your ingredients. Lightly toast the sourdough bread and cut into cubes.
- Place all dressing ingredients into a blender and blend well.
- Place all salad ingredients into a large bowl. Add the dressing and mix well. Transfer into a serving bowl.
