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Summer Panzanella

Summer Panzanella

Panzanella or panmolle is a Tuscan and Umbrian chopped salad of soaked stale bread, onions, and tomatoes that is popular in the summer. It often includes cucumbers or zucchini, sometimes basil and is dressed with olive oil and vinegar. It is also popular in other parts of central Italy. It is truly a summer salad that is both satisfying and delicious.

Ingredients

1 loaf of ciabatta bread, torn up into 2-inch pieces

1/3 cup extra virgin oil oil

Salt and pepper

5 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into chunks

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1 zucchini squash, 1/2 inch sliced

1 large ball of Mozzarella cheese, torn up

1 cup Basil leaves

Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1 teaspoon oregano

salt and pepper 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Tear up bread, toss with extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and pepper and bake for 10-12 mins. 

2. Mix all vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and whisk. 

2. Slice zucchini and grill on a hot grill pan or BBQ. Set aside. 

3. Cut heirloom tomatoes into chunks, and set them aside. Place tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and onion in a bowl. Add toasted bread and toss with dressing. 

4. Top with grilled zucchini, mozzarella, and extra basil leaves. 

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