Grilled Panzanella Salad Food

GRILLED PANZANELLA SALAD WITH PEACHES AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Cut a large piece of Reynolds Wrap® Non Stick Aluminum Foil and firmly fit it over the grill grate. Heat the grill to medium heat.
• While the grill is heating, make the dressing. To a shallow bowl, add the shallot, vinegar, maple syrup, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture sit until the shallots are tender, about 10 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons of the oil and whisk until the dressing is mixed and blended. Set aside.
• Cut the garlic clove in half. Gently rub both sides of each slice of bread with the cut side of the garlic. Using 1 tablespoon of oil, lightly brush each side of the bread.
• Place the bread on the hot grill and cook until toasted and firm, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the bread and let cool.
• Brush the peaches with the remaining tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with a couple pinches of salt. Place the peaches on the foil-covered grill and cook until lightly browned but firm, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large serving bowl, toss together the arugula and basil. Tear the bread into large chunks and add to the bowl. Add the peaches and fennel. Mix in the dressing and give everything a thorough toss.

GRILLED PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Prepare Grilled Tomatoes.
• Toss 1 bunch scallions with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop. Generously brush both sides of 4 thick slices country-style bread (crusts removed) with olive oil; grill over high heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Rub with a halved garlic clove and tear into pieces. Toss with scallions, tomatoes, 2 cups arugula, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar.

GRILLED PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Purée 3/4 cup basil leaves and 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a blender until smooth and only tiny flecks of basil remain. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. Strain mixture into bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much oil as possible; discard solids in strainer. Add shallot, chile, lemon zest, and lemon juice to basil oil; whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Return to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
• Slice tomatoes into assorted wedges, rounds, and cubes; add to bowl with dressing. Toss to coat; let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or preheat a gas grill to high. Brush bread with remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill bread until charred in spots, about 2 minutes per side. Rub grilled bread with cut sides of garlic clove. Tear bread into 1"-2" pieces.
• Add bread and remaining 3/4 cup basil leaves to bowl with tomato mixture; toss to coat. Season panzanella to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

GRILLED PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals. Brush the grilling rack with olive oil.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Place the cucumber, tomato, basil and capers in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss together. Set aside.
• When the grill is ready, brush 1 side of the onion slices and the peppers with olive oil. Place them, olive oil side down, on the grill and cook for 4 minutes. Brush the other side with olive oil, turn them over and continue cooking an additional 4 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the grill and place on a cutting board. Slice the peppers 1/2-inch thick, separate the onion rings and add them both to the cucumber mixture.
• Brush the bread slices on both sides with olive oil and toast them on the grill until golden. Add them to the cucumber mixture. Pour the reserved vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss together. Serve warm.

GRILLED PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Toss tomato, cucumber, cheese, olives, and herbs together in a bowl; cover and chill.
• Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
• Drizzle in oil, whisking until blended.
• Rub bread, bell pepper, and onion with oil using your hands; season with salt.
• Grill bell pepper and onion, covered, 3-5 minutes; turn vegetables over.
• Add the bread and grill until toasted on one side, 1-2 minutes.
• Turn bread and grill second side until toasted, 1-2 minutes more.
• Remove everything from the grill.
• Rub both sides of the bread with half a garlic clove, tear into pieces, and add to the vegetable-herb mixture.
• Chop the peppers and onion, and add to the salad.
• Drizzle with dressing (you may not use it all) and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes about 8 cups.
• Note: Onions are tough to grill.
• Here is an easier way: Push two skewers through the onion, spacing them about 1/2" apart.
• Cut between the skewers.
• Wrap and store the other half in the refrigerator.
• Be sure to soak the skewers in water for about 20 minutes before grilling, so they will not burn on the grill.
• Once grilled, cut the onions along both sides of the skewers for bite sized pieces.

GRILLED PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Brush 2 Tbsp. dressing evenly onto cut sides of bread halves. Grill 2 min. on each side or until toasted on both sides. Cool 5 min.
• Meanwhile, combine remaining dressing with all remaining ingredients in large bowl.
• Cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Add to salad; mix lightly. Serve immediately.

GRILLED-BREAD PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Blanch green beans in a large saucepan of boiling water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and let cool.
• Grill bread cubes directly on grates set over a campfire or on a medium grill, turning, until just starting to char, about 3 minutes.
• Toss bread cubes with beans, tomatoes, basil, and red onion.
• Whisk together vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over salad, and let stand for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and toss so that the bread absorbs any remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

GRILLED PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill, brush rack with oil.
• Whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Place the cucumber, tomato, basil and capers in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss together. Set aside.
• Brush 1 side of the onion slices and the peppers with olive oil. Place olive oil side down on the grill. Cook for 4 minutes. Brush other side with olive oil, turn them over and continue cooking an additional 4 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the grill and place on a cutting board. Slice the peppers 1/2-inch thick, separate the onion rings and add them both to the cucumber mixture.
• Brush the bread slices on both sides with olive oil and toast them on the grill until golden. Add them to the cucumber mixture. Pour the reserved vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss together. Serve warm.