Panzanella Salad with Summer Cherries
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups loaf day old french bread sliced 1 inch thick
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup fresh cherries halved & pits removed
- 2 tbsp toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1 package halloumi cheese, cut into slices, grilled and cut into smaller bite size pieces
- 1/4 fresh basil sliced thin or small leaves
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- honey
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium high.
- Cut your bread into 1 inch slices and drizzle with olive oil on both sides. Grill bread on both sides until grill marks or a little char occurs.
- Chop into bite size pieces. Set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl lightly toss cherries, tomatoes, halloumi cheese, grilled bread and dressing.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and pepitas. Serve immediately.
Notes
To make dressing mix together 1/3 cup of oil with 1/4 cup red wine vinegar. Add in a little honey or agave syrup and sprinkle of salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.