16 Perfect Panzanella Recipes to Make Today
When stuffing meets salad what do you get? Panzanella! Enjoy these 16 spectacular recipes for Italian bread salad that go beyond the traditional tomato, bread and dressing combo. Whether you serve it up as a salad, side or main course — oh yeah, or dessert, don’t miss that one! — you cannot go wrong.
1. Chicken Panzanella Salad: Chicken and avocado team up in this hearty bread salad topped with a dollop of thick pumpkin “dressing.” (via Strands of My Life)
2. Quinoa and Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad: Quinoa adds a pop of nutty flavor and protein to this panzanella that’s ripe with summer produce. (via Little Broken)
3. Roasted Tomato Caprese Panzanella: We’re loving this fusion of two favorite salads! (via How Sweet Eats)
4. Mediterranean Panzanella: Greek salad gets a bread-y boost with this recipe. (via The Good Hearted Woman)
5. Butternut Panzanella Salad: Talk about fantastic fall eats! (via A Communal Table)
6. Spicy Beer and Butter Shrimp Cornbread Panzanella Salad: The spicy shrimp is amazing on its own, but it’s absolutely delicious coupled with cubes of cornbread, cheddar and avocado. (via Half Baked Harvest)
7. Honey + Strawberry Panzanella Salad: Sweet summer berries and crumbled honey goat cheese work brilliantly with basil in this balsamic-drizzled dish. (via The Housewife in Training Files)
8. BLT Panzanella: The quick-n-easy buttermilk dressing brings everything together. (via Annie’s Eats)
9. Rye Panzanella Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Pastrami and Dijon Vinaigrette: We love this transformation of a Jewish deli classic — pastrami on rye — into a salad. (via Betty Crocker)
10. Picnic Panzanella: Pack this panzanella for your next outdoor date. (via Sassy Kitchen)
11. Kale Panzanella: Heavy on veggies, this is one healthy panzanella recipe. (via Goodies a’Volonte)
12. Caponata Panzanella: The Sicilian eggplant and tomato stew is so good tossed with bread — it’s a great recipe for when summer and fall overlap. (via The First Mess)
13. Fall Panzanella Salad With Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette: Roasted fall vegetables and cubes of cornbread come together to create a terrific side for Thanksgiving. (via Naturally Ella)
14. Paleo Cornbread Panzanella Salad: Don’t let the name fool ya, the homemade “corn” bread used here is totally grain-free, making this one heck of a primal panzanella. (via Preppy Paleo)
15. Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Brioche Panzanella: Serve it up for dessert or breakfast! (via Autumn Makes and Does)
16. Skillet Panzanella: Skillet-toasted bread, bursting cherry tomatoes, garlic and herbs make this one delicious panzanella that’s best served warm. (via Healthy Seasonal Recipes)
Who’s ready to dig into a platter of these carb-loaded salads? Please tell us we’re not alone!
