Grilled Vegetable Panzanella Salad Recipe

Last updated on Jul 17, 2022
Angalena Malavenda
Grilled Vegetable Panzanella

Outdoor grilling isn't just for meat, you can create exciting summer salads with your grill too! Classic panzanella, or panmolle, is a refreshing salad made up of onions, tomatoes, and soaked croutons. Originating in Tuscany, Italy, panzanella salad continues to dominate summer menus in central Italy and around the world. We enhanced the classic panmolle recipe by incorporating grilled seasonal vegetables.

Pair this panmolle salad with a charcuterie board, and you'll have a delicious Italian spread. Continue reading to discover our grilled panzanella salad recipe.

Grilled Vegetable Panzanella Salad Recipe

Recipe by:

Ronne Day

WebstaurantStore Food Stylist

Serves: 6 - 8

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients and Equipment

  • 1/4 cup of white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 Tbsp. of finely chopped garlic
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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  • 1/4 cup walnut oil
  • 1 lb. of quality loaf sourdough bread, cut into 3/4 inch slices
  • 4 ears of fresh corn
  • Olive oil to cover bread and corn
  • 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. of heirloom tomatoes (preferably different colors) diced into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 1/2 small sweet onion, sliced, about 1 cup
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half moons
  • 8 oz. of cherry-sized mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves (small whole leaves or large torn leaves)
  • 1/2 cup of pea shoots
  • Lemon wedges for serving
Grilled Vegetable Panzanella

Directions

  1. Heat grill to high.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, parsley, garlic, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil until the mixture is a suspended emulsion, and set aside.
  3. Lightly brush the bread slices and corn with oil, then season both.
  4. Grill the bread (about 3 to 4 minutes) and corn (about 4 to 5 minutes) until grill marks appear.
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  6. Transfer bread and corn to a large cutting board.
  7. Cut the corn off the cob and cut the bread into 3/4 inch cubes.
  8. Transfer bread cubes and corn to a large serving bowl.
  9. Add the onion, cucumbers, and mozzarella. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
  10. Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Let them rest for 15 minutes.
  11. Toss with the basil leaves, garnish with the pea shoots, and serve with the remaining dressing and the lemon wedges.

Finished Product

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Grilled Vegetable Panzanella
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