Italian Cuisine
Panzanella with crusty bread and peach
Panzanella is the quintessence of Italian thrift and love for seasonality. In this version, the traditional bread salad is complemented by juicy peach, which gives the dish an unexpected fruity note and perfectly matches the sweet and sour tomatoes. Crispy toasted bread absorbs the vegetable juices and dressing, becoming a base that supports rather than overpowers each component's flavor. It is an ideal light dish for a hot day, where every ingredient is revealed in a new way, with the freshness of basil, the sharpness of red onion, and the sweetness of fruit creating a flawless summer balance.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 25 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cooking
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Italian Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 38 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Cut the bread into 3 cm cubes and toast in a dry pan until go…
Cut the bread into 3 cm cubes and toast in a dry pan until golden for a perfect crunch.
- 02
Cut the tomatoes and peaches into uniform wedges to ensure a…
Cut the tomatoes and peaches into uniform wedges to ensure a balanced taste in every bite.
- 03
Thinly slice the red onion and briefly blanch if you prefer a…
Thinly slice the red onion and briefly blanch if you prefer a milder flavor.
- 04
Combine the bread, vegetables, and peaches in a bowl, add oil…
Combine the bread, vegetables, and peaches in a bowl, add oil, vinegar, and salt, mixing gently to let the flavors soak in.
- 05
Add fresh basil leaves by hand for a bright, aromatic finish
Add fresh basil leaves by hand for a bright, aromatic finish.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Use yesterday's bread; it holds its texture better.
How to serve
Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Note
You can toast the bread in a pan in advance.
