Grilled Panzanella Salad
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: August 5, 2011

Panzanella is a Florentine salad that is made with stale bread and vegetables, usually tomatoes.  This grilled version showcases summer produce.  The grilled corn, asparagus and bell pepper add another dimension of flavor that you won't find in most salads.  The white wine vinaigrette is zesty and really brings the salad to life.  This grilled panzanella salad has fresh flavors and a variety of textures which make it the perfect dish to eat this summer.  For full recipe instructions, click the link above the ingredient list.
Grilled Panzanella Salad
Ingredients:



1 loaf ciabatta bread, cut into bite size cubes
extra-virgin olive oil
garlic salt
1 inch pint cherry tomatoes, cut half
1/2 pound asparagus
1 corn cob
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 orange bell pepper
cup chopped fresh parsley
cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
 
White Wine Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Comments:
Scott
August 5, 2011

Excuse me, anchovies, where are the anchovies?
Leah

If you like anchovies, feel free to add them in your salad.  The person who wrote this recipe, did not include them as an ingredient in their version of panzanella salad.
ann perkins

I can't see asparagus- but looks like zucchini?? Could this be a substitute??