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Grilled Vegetable, Bread & Tomato Salad (Panzanella)

Grilled Vegetable, Bread & Tomato Salad or Panzanella is a fragrant salad full of summer's goodness--and a complete meal if you add fresh mozzarella.
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 504 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad ingredients

  • 3-4 ripe tomatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 scallions sliced
  • 6-7 fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1 Tablespoon capers drained
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded, roasted and cut into strips (you can use canned marinated pepper)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • 1 zucchini or other summer squash
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1/2 loaf French bread torn into bite sized pieces (4 cups)
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella torn in bite sized pieces, omit for vegan
  • 2 ounces Parmesan thinly sliced, in bite-sized pieces, or vegan alternative

For the vinaigrette

  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 anchovies (optional) or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)

Instructions
 

  • For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together in a large (salad-sized) bowl.
  • Add the cut up tomatoes, red onion, basil, and capers to the dressing bowl. Toss, then salt the tomatoes with an additional ½ teaspoon salt to bring out the juices. Let sit while you prepare the vegetables.
  • Slice the vegetables about ¼ inch thick on a diagonal. Brush with 1 Tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano, salt & pepper.
  • Add the bread cubes and fresh mozzarella if using to the salad bowl and toss with the vinaigrette and tomato mixture. Top with the Parmesan shavings.
  • Grill the eggplant and zucchini for a few minutes on each side, until tender. Add the grilled vegetables and roasted pepper to the salad, or serve alongside and let people combine for themselves.

Notes

Feel free to use include the vegetables that you have available!
Parmesan shavings make a nice additional garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 20gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1217mgPotassium: 825mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2288IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 401mgIron: 4mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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