Summery Panzanella
Here are the top reasons why this salad is so delicious and perfect for warm days:
Toasted Hribovc bread soaks up the flavorful dressing while still keeping its texture
Fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and onion add wonderful freshness
Nectarines bring natural sweetness and juiciness to the salad
It stores well
A great side dish for grilled meals or a quick vegan main during the week
The salad is vegan-friendly and dairy-free
What to serve with Panzanella Salad
This summer salad is a wonderful vegan main dish, but it can also be served as a side to various meat or fish main courses.
- Polpette
- Argentinian steak with grilled vegetables
- Marinated Sardines
- Salt Crusted Branzino
- Marinated Chicken Skewers
- Grilled Ribeye Steak
Storing
It's best to prepare this salad fresh just before serving. However, if you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How to make Panzanella Salad at home (video)
Check out this quick video recipe to make this delicious summer salad at home.
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Made in collaboration with Podravka d.o.o.
METHOD
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bread and peppers
Use a stale bread, or cut fresh bread into larger pieces. Place it on a baking tray, drizzle with oil, and put it in a preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake for 10 minutes at 200 °C / 390 °F with the fan on. Roast the peppers over an open flame until the skin turns black, about 5 minutes. If you don’t have a gas stove, you can use a kitchen blowtorch or a grill. As an alternative, you can also use roasted jarred peppers.
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marinated red onion
Slice the red onion into thin strips. Add salt, vinegar, sugar, and water, then set it aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
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dressing
In a bowl, mix vinegar, water, oil, chopped garlic, and season with salt and pepper. The dressing is more liquid so that the salad stays juicy.
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serve
In a large bowl, add the bread, thinly sliced red pepper, diced cucumber, diced nectarines (or peaches), halved tomatoes, and lettuce. Then add the drained marinated onions, dressing, and herbs, and mix well to create a juicy salad.
