Peach Panzanella Salad

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

Panzanella is a classic Tuscan saladmade of dried Italian bread, ripe tomatoes and a simple vinaigrette. This version adds grilled peaches which brings caramelized flavor to this dish without added sugar.

Total Time:

30 minutes

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Medium

Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 ripe but firm peaches, pitted and sliced

  • 2 cups Campari tomatoes, quartered

  • 2 slices sourdough, cubed

  • 14 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced

  • 12 cup fresh basil

  • 4 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grill over medium-high heat.

  • Step 2

    Once grill is hot, grill peaches for 2 minutes on each side until lightly charred.

  • Step 3

    In a bowl, toss cubed sourdough with 2 tablespoons of olive oil along with oregano, salt and pepper. Place tossed bread on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp and golden.

  • Step 4

    While bread is baking, sprinkle some salt over tomatoes and onions.

  • Step 5

    Make the dressing by combining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, minced garlic along with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 6

    In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, mozzarella, toasted bread, grilled peach slices and basil. Toss with dressing and serve immediately so the bread doesn’t get soggy.

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