How to Make Charred Vegetable Panzanella with Olive Oil Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Charred Vegetable Panzanella with Olive Oil Bread is a delicious and colorful Italian-inspired salad that's perfect for summer. This recipe takes the traditional panzanella salad to the next level by adding charred vegetables and scrumptious olive oil-infused bread. The combination of fresh vegetables, hearty bread, and a zesty vinaigrette makes this dish a crowd-pleaser that's great for a light lunch or as a side dish for a barbecue or picnic.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices Nature's Own® Perfectly Crafted Multigrain Bread
  • 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise
  • 1 medium Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1 pound assorted color tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon Finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Brush bread, zucchini, squash, eggplant, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Grill zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and red onion, covered, on grill rack, directly over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender, turning once halfway through grilling. Remove vegetables and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Grill bread on grill rack directly over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted and lightly charred, turning once halfway through grilling. Remove bread and set aside.
  • Cut grilled, cooled vegetables into 1-inch pieces. Transfer to a very large bowl. Toss with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and red wine vinegar. Add arugula, tomatoes, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and basil and toss gently to combine.
  • Cut grilled bread into 1-inch pieces and add to vegetable mixture; toss gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately or let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes. To serve, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    239 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 470mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 155mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 484mg

    Categories

    Vegetable recipes