Summer Citrus And Avocado Panzanella Salad Recipes

END OF SUMMER PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
• Whisk 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the vinegar, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl until smooth and combined. Toss in the tomatoes, then set aside to marinate.
• Trim the ends off the zucchini and yellow squash, then cut each lengthwise into quarters. Drizzle the zucchini, corn and onion with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of pepper. Brush the bread with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with a pinch of salt.
• Grill the zucchini, corn and onion until crisp-tender and charred in spots, 3 to 4 minutes per side for the zucchini and onion, and 6 to 8 minutes for the corn. Grill the bread until toasted and charred, about 2 minutes per side.
• Slice the zucchini on the bias into 1-inch thick pieces, roughly chop the onion and cut the corn kernels off the cob. Cut the bread into 1-inch pieces. Transfer all to the same large bowl with the tomatoes. Add the torn basil leaves, then toss until the salad is well dressed and combined. Season with more salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, drizzle with more olive oil and top with ricotta salata or feta if using.

SUMMER ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Divide the zucchini slices evenly among 4 flat plates, overlapping each slice just slightly, like shingles. Brush with the lemon juice and season with salt. Let sit for 5 minutes to marinate and wilt.
• Meanwhile, toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the oil, the oregano, mint and some salt. Toast on a baking sheet in the oven until slightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
• For the vinaigrette, simply combine the red wine vinegar with the remaining oil and the garlic and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes with the bread and about 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette. Let sit until the croutons start to soften, 5 minutes, then toss in the basil. Divide the tomato panzanella salad on top of the zucchini and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and more basil. Serve with the remaining vinaigrette on the side.

PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread and salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 10 minutes, or until nicely browned. Add more oil as needed.
• For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together.
• In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, basil, and capers. Add the bread cubes and toss with the vinaigrette. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve, or allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavors to blend.

ROASTED CARROT AND AVOCADO PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the bread with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer and bake for about 12 minutes, until golden and almost crisp. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Keep the oven on.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the carrots, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and the coriander and cumin seeds. Squeeze the orange and lemon over the carrots, then add the squeezed fruit to the bowl, too. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to mix. Spread on two large rimmed baking sheets and roast for about 25 minutes, until lightly charred and tender. Let cool; discard the orange and lemon.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, shallot, mustard, and the remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
• On a large serving platter or in a serving bowl, gently toss the bread, carrots, and avocados with the vinaigrette. Add the watercress, season with salt and pepper, and toss to mix. Serve at room temperature.