Grilled Panzanella Salad
For a unique and delicious summer salad or side that feels fancy and fresh, try this grilled Panzanella salad recipe. It only requires a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time with a major payout.
Servings: 12 people
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian-style bread cut or torn into 1 1/2 inch cubes (about 6 cups)
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes large diced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese large diced or torn
- ½ cup fresh basil torn into pieces
Vinaigrette
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat. Preheat your grill to 400 degrees F for direct heat grilling.
- Season. Drizzle 4 Tablespoons of olive oil over the torn bread crumbs and toss to coat. Season the oiled bread chunks with salt.
- Add dressing. In your serving bowl, toss the diced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. In a smaller bowl, combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette and whisk together. Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and set aside.
- Grill the bread chunks. Transfer the seasoned and oiled bread cubes onto your preheated grill grates. Toast on the grill, tossing regularly, for 5-6 minutes, or until lightly charred.
- Assemble and enjoy. Move the grilled bread cubes directly into the dressed tomato mixture. Toss the bread cubes and tomatoes together until well combined. Taste and add more salt and black pepper, as needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg