In Season: Sweet Pepper + Cherry Tomato Panzanella

Sweet Pepper + Cherry Tomato Panzanella

By: Danica Studio

Ingredients:

  • 3 sweet peppers
  • Olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar
  • 2 –4 slices bread (depending on size)
  • 2 handfuls cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup small mozzarella balls (or quartered medium mozzarella balls)
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Handful torn basil
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. To toast the bread, drizzle olive oil onto the bread slices and place in the oven to toast.
  2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and drizzle with some olive oil, salt, pepper and red wine vinegar.
  3. Slice the peppers into 1-inch pieces and sauté in a pan with olive oil until softened. Drizzle with red wine vinegar when done.
  4. Toss all of the salad components together and let sit for 10 minutes before serving so the bread can absorbed some of the juices. Add a drizzle of olive oil and some salt and pepper.