Summer Peach Panzanella with Fresh Herbs

There’s nothing like a ripe summer peach, and this Summer Peach Panzanella Salad puts them front and center. Juicy peaches, crisp toasted bread, and fresh herbs come together in this vibrant dish that’s equal parts sweet, savory, and satisfying. It’s the perfect way to celebrate peak-season produce and makes a beautiful addition to any summer table. Serve it as a light lunch, a standout side, or a refreshing main with a glass of chilled wine.

Peach Panzanella with Balsamic and Burrata

Peach Panzanella Salad

Peach and Panzanella with Balsamic and Burrata

This Peach Panzanella Salad combines juicy summer peaches, toasted bread, and fresh herbs for a light, flavorful dish perfect for warm days.

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Yields: 4 people

Ingredients

Salad

• 8 oz. Mozzarella
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup roma tomatoes halved
• 2 peaches thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
• 1/2 cucumber chopped
• 1 shallot thinly sliced
• Salt & pepper

Toasted Bread

• 1/2 baguette cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Dressing

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• Tomato juice from salted tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove grated
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Toss baguette cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden and crisp.
• Lightly salt the halved tomatoes in a bowl and let them sit for 10 minutes to release their juices.
• Strain the tomato juice into a separate bowl and reserve for the dressing.
• In that bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, tomato juice, grated garlic, salt, and pepper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted bread, peaches, tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, and basil.
• Add the mozzarella, either torn or chopped as preferred.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb the dressing before serving.
• Garnish with extra basil or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

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