Description
Pepper Panzanella with Burrata & Olives is a vibrant and refreshing salad that captures the essence of summer. This dish features charred bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy burrata cheese, all nestled atop crusty grilled bread. Perfect for gatherings or as a light weeknight meal, this colorful salad not only excites the palate with its bold flavors but also serves as an impressive centerpiece at any table. With simple preparation steps and fresh seasonal ingredients, this delightful dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 6 small bell peppers
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¾ cup pitted castelvetrano olives, halved
- 6 oz crusty bread, sliced ½”
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- olive oil
- 1 sprig rosemary
- kosher salt
- 1 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic chives (or regular chives), plus more to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill over high heat.
- Char the bell peppers on all sides until blackened. Let them steam in a covered bowl for 10 minutes before peeling and slicing.
- In a cast-iron skillet on the grill, heat olive oil with rosemary. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they burst.
- Stir in red apple vinegar and minced garlic; cook for another minute.
- Mix in sliced olives and chopped chives.
- Brush bread slices with olive oil and grill until crispy on both sides; cut into pieces.
- In a large bowl, layer grilled bread with the pepper mixture and torn burrata cheese. Season with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding other seasonal vegetables like cucumbers or using fresh herbs such as basil for added flavor. For an extra zing, consider drizzling balsamic glaze over the finished salad.