Grilled Panzanella Salad With Bell Peppers Summer Squash And Tomatoes Recipe Epicuriouscom Recipes

GRILLED PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals. Brush the grilling rack with olive oil.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Place the cucumber, tomato, basil and capers in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss together. Set aside.
• When the grill is ready, brush 1 side of the onion slices and the peppers with olive oil. Place them, olive oil side down, on the grill and cook for 4 minutes. Brush the other side with olive oil, turn them over and continue cooking an additional 4 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the grill and place on a cutting board. Slice the peppers 1/2-inch thick, separate the onion rings and add them both to the cucumber mixture.
• Brush the bread slices on both sides with olive oil and toast them on the grill until golden. Add them to the cucumber mixture. Pour the reserved vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss together. Serve warm.

GRILLED BELL PEPPER PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Place bread cubes on shallow trays. Let stand to dry out slightly while making salad.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place bell peppers on grill over medium-high heat.Cover grill; cook 15 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until peppers are blackened. Place roasted peppers in large bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Peel and seed bell peppers. Cut into bite-size strips.
• Place onion slices on grill. Cover grill; cook 3 to 6 minutes, turning once during grilling, until golden on edges and slightly tender. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• In large bowl, place cubed bread, grilled pepper strips, grilled onions, olives, basil, cheese, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing, tossing to coat. Serve immediately.