Nectarine Panzanella Salad with Zat’tar Croutons

This nectarine panzanella salad with za’tar croutons is a delectable showcase for the spring and summer seasons. One bite and you’ll catch yourself doing the happy food dance. The light and tangy dressing pairs perfectly with the fresh ingredients.

Prep:
30
minutes
Cook:
15
minutes
TOtal:
45
minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups nectarines, diced
  • ½ Cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 5 oz. mozzarella pearls
  • 1 Pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • ½ Cup Watermelon radish, tri-color radish or regular radish, thinly sliced
  • 1 half of a small radicchio, thinly sliced
  • 2 Cups Napa cabbage or regular cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 3 Cups sourdough bread, a day old cut in cubes (you can make extra to just have if you would like)
  • 1 TBSP Zat’ar seasoning
  • 2 TBSP olive oil (for the dressing) + 1 TBSP (for the croutons)
  • 4 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • Fresh lemon juice from one lemon
  • ¼ TSP pink himalayan salt (for the croutons) + ½ TSP pink himalayan salt (for the dressing)
  • ¼ TSP black pepper (for the croutons) + ½ TSP black pepper for (the dressing)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Cut your day old sourdough bread into cubes. Measure out 3 cups and place on your prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 TBSP olive oil and sprinkle with 1 TBSP zat’tar seasoning, ¼ TSP pink himalayan salt and 1//4 TSP black pepper. Toss to mix and coat them well.
  3. When the oven is ready, bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. While croutons are baking, make your dressing: Combine 2 TBSP red wine vinegar, 1 TBSP olive oil, ¼ TSP pink himalayan salt, ¼ TSP black pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Whisk well to combine. Set in the fridge to cool.
  5. Prepare your other ingredients: cut your nectarines in cubes, cut your grape tomatoes in half, thinly slice your radish, thinly slice your radicchio and thinly slice your cabbage. Place all ingredients in the same bowl and add your mozzarella pearls.
  6. Toss in your zat’tar croutons. Pour your dressing over the top and then toss everything to mix well.
  7. Place in the fridge to cool for at least 30 minutes or serve right away if desired.
  8. ENJOY!