Grilled Panzanella Salad (Print-Friendly Version)
Rustic bread and grilled vegetables tossed with white beans and artichokes in a tangy balsamic dressing - perfect for summer dining.
# What You Need:
→ Salad
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1/2 rustic bread loaf, approximately 4 slices, cut into 1-inch slices
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3 bell peppers, various colors, cut into large flat pieces for grilling (approximately 4 pieces per pepper)
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1 sweet onion, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
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Olive oil, for brushing
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15 oz white beans, drained
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15 oz artichoke hearts in water, drained and sliced into bite-size pieces
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1 cup basil leaves, torn
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Optional: romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, feta cheese, or goat cheese
→ Vinaigrette
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1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
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4 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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Brush olive oil on all sides of the bell peppers, onion slices, and bread slices. Sprinkle with salt just before grilling.
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Grill the peppers and onions until lightly charred on both sides. Toast the bread slices on the grill until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
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Drain the white beans and place them in a large bowl with the artichoke hearts. Add half of the prepared vinaigrette and toss well.
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Cut the grilled vegetables and bread into bite-size pieces and add them to the bowl with the white beans and artichoke hearts. Toss in the torn basil leaves.
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Taste the salad and add more vinaigrette, salt, and pepper as needed. Optionally, toss or top with cherry tomatoes, romaine, kalamata olives, capers, or cheese if desired.
# Important Notes:
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You may not need all the dressing. Extra vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It works well with green salads, steamed vegetables, or grilled vegetables.
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For a variation, omit the white beans or replace them with grilled chicken, sliced into bite-size pieces.