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Fresh Panzanella Salad with Peaches and Corn

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A light and satisfying summer salad featuring ripe peaches, sweet corn, crunchy bread, and a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a fresh meal on its own.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups day-old crusty bread cubes (ciabatta or sourdough)
  • 2 large fresh ripe peaches, sliced
  • 2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the day-old crusty bread into roughly 1-inch cubes. Toast the bread cubes in a large skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and crisp, or spread on a baking sheet and toast in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Remove kernels from the corn ears by slicing downwards with a sharp knife. Slice the peaches into thin wedges, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Tear the basil leaves gently.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, peaches, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly to coat.
  5. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to allow the bread to soak up the dressing and flavors to meld. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

Use day-old or slightly stale bread to prevent sogginess. Toast bread until golden for crunch and flavor. Let salad rest 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Substitute maple syrup for honey to make vegan. Add fresh bread cubes if salad becomes soggy. Grilling peaches and corn adds a smoky twist.

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Keywords: panzanella, summer salad, peaches, corn, bread salad, fresh salad, easy recipe, vegetarian, vegan option

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