Grilled Panzanella Salad With Bell Peppers, Summer Squash, and Tomatoes

February 4, 2008

From Bon Appetit, August 2005

Can’t find ciabatta? Use any good-quality crusty Italian or French bread.

Ingredients:

Salad:

  • 1 1/2 pounds assorted bell peppers (about 3 large), cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips
  • 1 1/2 pounds assorted summer squash, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
  • 1 medium-size red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
  • 1 12- to 14-ounce loaf of ciabatta, some crust trimmed to expose bread, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled, cut into thirds

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound tomatoes, cored, cut into 3/4-inch dice, juices reserved
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped assorted fresh herbs (such as chives, dill, chervil, and tarragon)
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers

Directions:

  1. For salad: Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush both sides of bell peppers, squash, onion, and bread slices lightly with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until tender and brown, about 4 minutes per side for peppers and squash and 3 minutes per side for onion. Grill bread until browned and crisp, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Cool slightly. Rub bread with cut sides of garlic. Tear bread into 3/4-inch pieces; place in very large bowl. Cut grilled vegetables into 1-inch pieces; add to bread in bowl.
  2. For dressing: Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/3 cup oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Add dressing, tomatoes with juices, and all remaining ingredients to salad; toss. Let stand 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Makes 8 servings.

Powerful Woman Note:This is about 2 servings of veggies and 1-2 servings of grains (bread), try and find whole wheat bread. This is also 1-2 added fat servings (watch how much oil you add)

Posted by Kerry | Filed Under Powerful Woman, Recipes 

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