Fruity Panzanella

Name: Fruity Panzanella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 Parma ham slices; 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 225 g stale ciabatta, torn into rough 2cm chunks, see intro; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 peaches or nectarines, destoned and each cut into 8 wedges; 500 g mix of ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1 red onion, finely sliced; 250 g mozzarella, torn into rough 2cm pieces; 25 g basil, stalks and leaves; 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard

We’ve added peaches to this Tuscan-inspired dish for a hint of seasonal sweetness. This recipe also makes good very ripe tomatoes and stale bread, but you can use fresh ciabatta too, if needed.

By Georgie D'Arcy ColesPublished: 13 February 2024

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

540

Ingredients

For the salad

4
Parma ham slices
2 Tbsp.
extra virgin olive oil
225 g
stale ciabatta, torn into rough 2cm chunks, see intro
2
garlic cloves, crushed
4
peaches or nectarines, destoned and each cut into 8 wedges
500 g
mix of ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
1
red onion, finely sliced
250 g
mozzarella, torn into rough 2cm pieces

For the dressing

25 g
basil, stalks and leaves
3 Tbsp.
extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp.
red wine vinegar
1 tsp.
Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. For the salad, arrange the Parma ham slices on a baking tray. Cook for 10min until crispy. Set aside to cool.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, scatter the ciabatta on to a large baking tray with the oil, garlic and some seasoning. Toss to coat, then add to the oven and cook for 10min, until crisp.
3. Step 3For the dressing, whizz all the ingredients with some seasoning in a blender or the small bowl of a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
4. Step 4Mix the peaches/nectarines, croutons, tomatoes, red onion and mozzarella in a large, shallow serving bowl or on a platter. Break the crispy Parma ham into shards and add to the salad. Drizzle over the dressing, toss to coat and serve.