This hearty Italian salad is made with crusty bread, peaches, fresh mozzarella, basil and red onion. Perfect for anyone who doesn't love salad!
Course Salad
Keyword panzanella salad
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 319kcal
Author Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD
Equipment
baking sheet
cutting board
knife
large bowl
small bowl
whisk
Ingredients
1/2loafciabatta breadcut into bite-sized pieces
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
2mediumpeachesthinly sliced
2cupsmixed greens
2tablespoonfresh basil
1/2small red onionthinly sliced
2ouncesfresh mozzarellasliced into 1-inch cubes
Dressing
1/4cupextra virgin olive oil
2tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the pieces of ciabatta bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toast for 10 minutes.
While the bread is toasting, compile the salad. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, mixed greens, basil, red onion and fresh mozzarella. When the bread is toasted, add it to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup of olive oil and balasmic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Dress the salad right before serving.*
Notes
*If not serving right away, store the dressing in a separate container. Only dress the salad immediately before serving.