Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Peach Panzanella Salad. This delightful dish showcases juicy peaches paired with crusty bread, ripe cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Each bite combines sweet and savory notes, making it a versatile option for picnics, barbecues, or as a light main course. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this Italian-inspired salad is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, and let the natural sweetness of the peaches shine through!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cubed rustic bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or baguette)
- 3 ripe peaches (sliced into wedges)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- Optional: 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls or sliced prosciutto
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut rustic bread into cubes and toast on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- While bread is toasting, slice peaches into wedges, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice cucumber and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted bread cubes with peach wedges, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and torn basil leaves.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over salad mixture and gently toss using salad tongs until evenly coated.
- Allow the salad to rest for about 5 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg