Keep Cool: Watermelon Panzanella Recipe

Name: Keep Cool: Watermelon Panzanella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 slices ciabatta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small red onion, finely sliced; 2 cups diced seedless watermelon; 2 cups diced ripe plum tomatoes; 1 cup diced cucumber; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained; 7 ounces halloumi cheese, diced (or half halloumi and half crumbled feta cheese); 2/3 cup chopped Kalamata olives; a small bunch of basil, roughly chopped; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, preferably Cabernet Sauvignon; 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, crushed; pinch of sugar; sea salt and pepper

Servings: persons

10 slices ciabatta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, finely sliced
2 cups diced seedless watermelon
2 cups diced ripe plum tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumber
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
7 ounces halloumi cheese, diced (or half halloumi and half crumbled feta cheese)
2/3 cup chopped Kalamata olives
a small bunch of basil, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar, preferably Cabernet Sauvignon
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
pinch of sugar
sea salt and pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
To make the salad, tear the ciabatta into crouton-sized pieces, drizzle with olive oil, place in a roasting pan, and cook for about 5 minutes, until golden.
3
Let cool.
4
Toss the remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl, add the ciabatta and mix together well.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together and pour over salad.
7
Allow the flavors to marinate for about 1 hour before serving.

660

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 slices ciabatta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small red onion, finely sliced, 2 cups diced seedless watermelon, and more.

Yes, Keep Cool: Watermelon Panzanella falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Keep Cool: Watermelon Panzanella

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