COURSE:
Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Panzanella: A Fresh and Rustic Italian Bread Salad
Panzanella is a classic Italian salad that celebrates the simple, vibrant flavours of summer. Traditionally made with stale bread, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a splash of olive oil and vinegar, this rustic dish transforms humble ingredients into a refreshing and satisfying salad. Perfect as a light main or side dish, Panzanella brings a taste of the Italian countryside to your table.
To create this delightful salad, start by toasting or slightly drying out chunks of bread to ensure they absorb all the delicious flavours without becoming soggy. Toss the bread with ripe, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions for added crunch. Fresh basil and a dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of garlic bring everything together, infusing each bite with a burst of Mediterranean goodness.
Panzanella is versatile, easy to customise, and perfect for using up day-old bread and peak-season tomatoes. Enjoy it as a refreshing lunch, a side for grilled meats, or even as a starter at a summer gathering. With its vibrant colours and bright, fresh flavours, Panzanella is a true celebration of simple ingredients at their finest.
Panzanella
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
6 servings
Total Time:
25 minutes
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 350-400 g Sourdough loaf
- 700 g mixed tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp sugar for balance
- 2 tsp Dijon
- 6 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Handful Basil picked
- 2 peaches sliced
Instructions
- Cut or tear the sourdough into bite sized chunks
- Add the sourdough to a bowl, then drizzle over 3 tbsp oil and toss to coat. Season the bread with salt and pepper.
- Place the bread into the basket of the Instant Vortex
- Select bake, set the temperature to 180C and bake for 5 minutes until lightly golden
- Cut the tomatoes into bite sized pieces. Place them in a colander, over a large mixing bowl to catch the tomato juices. Sprinkle over a generous pinch of salt, then let the tomatoes sit for 15 mins to release their juices.
- In a small bowl, combine the red onion, red wine vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt, and set aside to pickle.
- Once ready to serve mix the tomato juices with the pickled onions and mustard until combined. Season the dressing to taste.
- Add the tomatoes, peaches, toasted bread, and basil to the dressing.
- Toss and serve immediately
Panzanella
COURSE:
Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
6 servings
Total Time:
25 minutes
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 350-400 g Sourdough loaf
- 700 g mixed tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp sugar for balance
- 2 tsp Dijon
- 6 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Handful Basil picked
- 2 peaches sliced
Instructions
- Cut or tear the sourdough into bite sized chunks
- Add the sourdough to a bowl, then drizzle over 3 tbsp oil and toss to coat. Season the bread with salt and pepper.
- Place the bread into the basket of the Instant Vortex
- Select bake, set the temperature to 180C and bake for 5 minutes until lightly golden
- Cut the tomatoes into bite sized pieces. Place them in a colander, over a large mixing bowl to catch the tomato juices. Sprinkle over a generous pinch of salt, then let the tomatoes sit for 15 mins to release their juices.
- In a small bowl, combine the red onion, red wine vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt, and set aside to pickle.
- Once ready to serve mix the tomato juices with the pickled onions and mustard until combined. Season the dressing to taste.
- Add the tomatoes, peaches, toasted bread, and basil to the dressing.
- Toss and serve immediately
Panzanella: A Fresh and Rustic Italian Bread Salad
Panzanella is a classic Italian salad that celebrates the simple, vibrant flavours of summer. Traditionally made with stale bread, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a splash of olive oil and vinegar, this rustic dish transforms humble ingredients into a refreshing and satisfying salad. Perfect as a light main or side dish, Panzanella brings a taste of the Italian countryside to your table.
To create this delightful salad, start by toasting or slightly drying out chunks of bread to ensure they absorb all the delicious flavours without becoming soggy. Toss the bread with ripe, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions for added crunch. Fresh basil and a dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of garlic bring everything together, infusing each bite with a burst of Mediterranean goodness.
Panzanella is versatile, easy to customise, and perfect for using up day-old bread and peak-season tomatoes. Enjoy it as a refreshing lunch, a side for grilled meats, or even as a starter at a summer gathering. With its vibrant colours and bright, fresh flavours, Panzanella is a true celebration of simple ingredients at their finest.
