With fresh Georgia peaches, toasty bread, mozzarella, and balsamic, this Italian Peach Panzanella is the perfect warm salad! Sweet and tangy all in one, it’s a delicious fall meal!

Panzanella is a Tuscan salad that is popularly enjoyed during summer and early fall. Traditionally it’s made with fresh veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions along with toasty homemade bread and balsamic vinaigrette.

This fun twist offers a delicious sweetness from these gorgeous Georgia peaches that are just about to go out of season. With the weather becoming cooler and the days shorter, this Peach Panzanella has become my go-to for a weeknight meal!

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Peach Panzanella Salad

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

 

With fresh Georgia peaches, toasty bread, mozzarella, and balsamic, this Italian Peach Panzanella is the perfect warm salad!

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Custom Category: International Cuisine, Salad

Servings: 4

Calories: 315 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

• 8 oz rustic bread
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
• 2 peaches , diced
• 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella cheese , torn
• 8 basil leaves , finely chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• salt , to taste
• black pepper , to taste

Instructions

Bread:

1. Dice or tear the bread into 1 inch pieces and toss them with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place them onto a lined baking tray and bake at 350°F/180°C till slightly golden brown and crispy.

Salad:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar until lightly combined. Add in the other ingredients and oven toasted bread, and mix till well combined.

2. Serve with some fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze! Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• The peaches should be ripe but still firm because otherwise the salad will become soggy.
• Any rustic bread roll like ciabatta, sourdough, or French bread works great for this! You can even make use of slightly stale bread.
• I like it best when the salad is served with warm bread,  freshly toasted from the  oven.

Nutrition Facts

Peach Panzanella Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 155mg7%

Potassium 294mg8%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 516IU10%

Vitamin C 13mg16%

Calcium 44mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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