Are you searching for a flavorful and nutritious recipe? Search no further than eggplant and tomato panzanella bread salad! This vibrant and refreshing dish combines juicy tomatoes, roasted eggplant, crusty bread, and aromatic herbs to create a lip-smacking experience. Originating in Tuscany, Italy, this rustic salad is a celebration of simple ingredients and a taste of the Mediterranean summer. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a delightful side dish, or a colorful addition to your next picnic, this eggplant and tomato panzanella bread salad has something for everyone to savor. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the sun-kissed hills of Tuscany!
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EGGPLANT PANZANELLA
We added fresh tarragon for a boost of summer flavor, but you can add a handful of whatever herbs you have on hand. Basil and oregano would be delicious.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brush the cut sides of the bread and the eggplant slices with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Sprinkle eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- For a gas or charcoal grill, grill the eggplant slices on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender, turning once. Remove to a cutting board and set aside. Grill the bread, cut sides down, for 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted. Cool slightly. Rub bread with cut sides of garlic. Cut bread into bite-size pieces. Place bread and eggplant in a large salad bowl.
- Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, tarragon, remaining oil, and vinegar to bowl. Toss all together. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 728 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize 9 1/2 cups, UnsaturatedFat 14 g
PANZANELLA (ITALIAN TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD)
Panzanella is a classic tomato and bread salad from Tuscany. Bursting with ripe tomatoes, cucumber and basil, it's hard to think of a salad that screams "summer" any louder. Chunks of lightly toasted bread meanwhile bring delicious texture and some heft to the salad, making it filling enough for lunch or a light meal.Be warned, this salad demands the very best tomatoes! If you don't have juicy tomatoes, don't make this. Make another salad instead!And though some Italians may tell you toasting bread is not the traditional way to make Panzanella, don't skip it. That is, unless you WANT unidentifiable white mush in your bowl within minutes of making this!
Provided by Nagi
Categories Side Salad
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C /350°F (160°C fan).
- Toss bread chunks with 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl.
- Toast: Spread bread on a a tray and toast for about 15 minutes, until the outside is becoming golden and crunchy but the inside is still a little soft, like toast. Remove and leave to cool.
- Cut tomato into 8 wedges each. Cut some of these wedges into half (I like irregular shapes for this rustic salad).
- Sweat tomato with salt: Put tomatoes into a colander over a large bowl. Season with the salt, toss and set aside for 10 minutes to draw out the juices. RESERVE the tomato juice in the bowl for the dressing.
- Cut cucumber into any shaped chunks aroun 2.5cm / 1" pieces. Again, I like to do irregular but even-sized shapes.
- Toss veg: Place tomato sweating in colander into large bowl. Add cucumber and basil, toss gently.
- Tomato Dressing: Add Dressing ingredients into bowl holding the tomato juice, whisk well.
- Dress salad: Add bread to salad, pour over dressing. Give it a light toss.
- Rest then serve: Leave for 5 minutes to let the juices soak into the bread, tossing once or twice. Toss once more just before serving!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 972 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC PANZANELLA SALAD (TUSCAN-STYLE TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD) RECIPE
Dried bread and salted tomatoes make the best version of panzanella salad.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories Quick and Easy Salads Sides
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and adjust rack to center position. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes, until crisp and firm but not browned. Remove from oven and let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 817 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PANZANELLA (BREAD AND TOMATO SALAD)
Panzanella is a zingy and delicious tomato-and-bread salad that's perfect for summertime. Using crusty artisan-style sourdough bread takes it up a notch, along with ripe tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, and a variety of vegetables you might have on hand. This recipe makes two servings, but feel free to scale up for big crowds.
Provided by Melissa Johnson
Categories Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Chop the tomatoes and combine them in a bowl with the salt. This will draw some of the liquid out of the tomatoes, making a more flavorful dressing for the bread to absorb.
- Toast your bread slices or bake them at 300F for 15 minutes. I ran a regular toast cycle and simply left the bread inside to dry for more time while I prepped the rest of the ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar and optional minced garlic.
- Chop your vegetables and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes: cucumber, green pepper, onion. You can dice or slice the onion based on whether you prefer the onion concentrated or spread through the salad.
- Tear or chiffonade the basil leaves (again a matter of personal preference), and add them to the bowl.
- Tear the bread into small chunks and add to the salad bowl. Mix everything to allow the tomato juices to enter the bread. It's fine if the bread chunks are still warm.
- Add the olive oil-vinegar-garlic dressing and optional bread crumbs, and toss again.
- Season with fresh ground black pepper and serve.
EGGPLANT AND TOMATO PANZANELLA: BREAD SALAD
This is one of my favorite summertime sidedishes. Tossing the salad while the eggplant is still warm softens the mozzarella and really brings the whole dish together
Provided by Allybee Z
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss bread cubes with garlic, olive oil, butter, and salt and pepper. Cook in preheated oven for ten minutes or until lightly brown and crispy. set aside to cool slightly.
- Toss eggplant with olive oil, melted butter, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
- To make viniagrette: combine balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- To prepare salad: combine tomatoes, eggplant, bread, and mozzarella. Toss with vinaigrette and garnish with herbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.4, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 45.3, Sodium 736.4, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 20.8, Protein 15.5
PANZANELLA (TUSCAN BREAD AND TOMATO SALAD)
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, bread, and onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar and oil. Pour the dressing over the bread salad and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Add the basil and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Serve.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place eggplant and cherry tomatoes on nonstick baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and 1/8 cup of olive oil. Roast for 15 minutes or until slightly brown. When done, cut the eggplant in quarters and toss with 1/8 cup of olive oil, fresh basil and salt and pepper.
PANZANELLA WITH GRILLED EGGPLANT
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories lunch, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat grill or broiler. Grill or broil eggplant slices until nicely browned, turning once to brown both sides. Coarsely chop slices; set aside.
- Slice the bread one-half-inch thick and lightly toast the slices on the grill or under the broiler. Rub each slice with the cut side of the garlic. Dice the bread and mince the garlic.
- Combine tomatoes, onion and eggplant in bowl. Add minced garlic. Fold in vinegar and olive oil. Fold in bread, mixing well so it becomes moistened with vinegar, oil and juice of tomatoes. Fold in basil and season salad with salt and pepper. Set aside at least one-half-hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 131, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
EGGPLANT AND TOMATO SALAD
Eggplant is baked, not fried, making this delicious and healthy dish. Great as a side or just as a meal itself.
Provided by aborodenko
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Arrange eggplant slices on a plate and sprinkle both sides with salt. Let sit until juicy, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse in cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Place slices on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove eggplant from the oven and let cool down. Cut into 1/4-inch squares.
- Combine eggplant, tomatoes, parsley, and onion in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and gently mix to combine. Add olive oil and mix again before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 16.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 308.9 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
EGGPLANT-TOMATO SALAD
Few ingredients, fast and easy to make, and always a big hit!
Provided by ANUTAD
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Brush eggplant with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Broil eggplant in the hot oven, turning to brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer cooked eggplant to a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion.
- Combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 49 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Choose a sturdy bread that can hold up to the dressing, such as a sourdough or ciabatta.
- Toast the bread before adding it to the salad to help it absorb the dressing.
- If you don't have time to roast the eggplant, you can grill or pan-fry it instead.
- Add other vegetables to the salad, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or cucumbers.
- For a vegetarian version of the salad, omit the pancetta or bacon.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Eggplant and tomato panzanella salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its combination of roasted eggplant, juicy tomatoes, and crispy bread, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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