Summer Cherry Panzanella
16
- Prep Time20 min
- Total Time25 min
- Makes4 Servings
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
Grilled bread, fresh fruit, vegetables and creamy cheese equals one of the best summer salads we've ever tasted.
Ingredients
4 slices Italian bread, preferably day old
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove
2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
341-g pkg cherry tomatoes, halved
300 g goat cheese, about one whole package
1/4 cup chopped basil
sliced toasted almonds
DRESSING
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
fresh pepper
Instructions
PREHEAT barbecue to medium. Brush 1-in.-thick slices Italian bread with 2 tbsp olive oil. Barbecue until toasted and grill marks form, 2 to 3 min per side. Transfer to a plate. Cut garlic clove in half and rub the cut side on toasted bread. Chop bread into bite-sized pieces. It should measure about 5 cups.
WHISK 1/4 cup olive oil with red-wine vinegar and honey in a large bowl. Season with fresh pepper. Add cherries and tomatoes, to bowl. Toss to coat. Divide grilled bread among 4 plates. Scatter with cherry mixture, then sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, basil and toasted sliced almonds.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 635, Protein 22g, Carbohydrates 46g, Fat 41g, Fibre 5g, Sodium 601mg.
Excellent source of Iron.
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