Summer Panzanella

Clare Farthing

Farrington Oils Ltd

Premium Supplier 2nd July 2024
Clare Farthing

Farrington Oils Ltd

Premium Supplier

Summer Panzanella

10 min

The satisfying clash of textures and abundance of flavours make this panzanella a lovely meal to dive into for lunch or dinner.
Featuring crispy sourdough croutons, seasonal cavolo nero, pan fried eggs, creamy feta and pickled veg, it’s a party on a plate that’s elevated with a subtle kick of heat from our Mellow Yellow Chilli Oil.
Give it a try using our recipe below or create your own punchy panzanella with whatever veggies you can find in season - either way it’ll be delicious!

Ingredients

Salad

  • 6-8 salad or plum tomatoes
  • 100g cavolo nero
  • ● Sourdough breadcrumbs (around 100g) from one thick slice - cut into rustic chunks
  • 6-8 plum tomatoes
  • balsamic dressing
  • ● 30g Mellow Yellow Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil (plus extra for drizzling)
  • ● Handful of pickled red onions and radishes
  • 10g fresh mint leaves
  • salt and pepper

Method

Salad

1) Cut the sourdough bread into large, rustic breadcrumbs, then heat some Mellow Yellow cold pressed rapeseed oil in a pan and fry them until golden and crispy.
2) Remove the tough centre stems from the cavolo nero and chop into smaller pieces. Lightly p

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