Grilled Peach Panzanella
 
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Fresh peaches are startlingly good in this Italian bread salad with tomatoes and basil.
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Recipe type: Salad
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil,
  • divided use
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
  • 3 slices whole-grain bread
  • 3 ripe medium peaches, cut in half, pits removed
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
  1. Preparation:
  2. Preheat grill to high.
  3. Combine tomatoes, shallot,
  4. tbsp.
  5. oil, vinegar, salt (if desired), and pepper (if desired); whisk to blend. Set aside.
  6. Toast bread on grill for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until browned. Cool; tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in a medium serving bowl. Set aside.
  7. Brush cut side of peaches evenly with
  8. remaining 1 tsp. oil.
  9. Place cut side down on grill. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until just charred but still firm. Remove from heat. Cool; slice into bite-sized pieces.
  10. Add tomato mixture, peaches, and basil to bread; toss gently to blend.
  11. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Francesca Kotomski at https://francescakotomski.com/all-posts/healthy-recipe-grilled-peach-panzanella/