Grilled Panzanella Salad Recipe

A bowl of grilled Panzanella salad with peaches, blueberries, grilled bread cubes, fresh basil, and shallots.

5 from 1 vote

Summer days call for something light, flavorful, and quick. This Grilled Panzanella Salad with ripe peaches, blueberries, and fresh basil comes together in under 30 minutes, bringing all the best seasonal tastes to your table.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 457kcal

Author: Linda

Ingredients

2 medium peaches pitted and sliced
2 teaspoons + 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar divided
1 teaspoon honey
6 inches of baguette
2 tablespoons butter melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ripe blueberries
4 ounces cubed fresh mozzarella
1 shallot peeled and thinly sliced into rings
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn

Instructions

In a large serving bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Add the peaches and toss well to coat.
Slice the baguette horizontally down the middle (keeping the blade of the knife parallel to the cutting board), then brush each cut side with the melted butter.
Heat a grill pan over medium; place the bread, buttered side down, onto the preheated grill pan and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until toasted. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Place the marinated peaches onto the same grill pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly grilled. While the peaches are grilling, add another tablespoon of olive oil, a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon of each salt and pepper into the marinating bowl. Whisk well.
Once the peaches are grilled, transfer them back into the large serving bowl. Add the bread pieces, blueberries, mozzarella, shallot, and basil to the bowl. Toss well and serve at once.

Notes

This Grilled Panzanella Salad is best eaten fresh to maintain the crunch of the bread and the brightness of the fruits. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. However, the bread will soften over time.

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