Panzanella Salad with Goat’s Cheese
Prep time: 10-15mins
Cooking time: 20mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
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1 Spanish Onion
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2 Tbsp Caramelised Balsamic Vinegar
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2 tsp Italian Mixed herbs
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¼ Baguette
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1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
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3 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
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1/3 Cup Olive oil
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1 Garlic Clove
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1 tsp Brown Sugar
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700g Mixed Heirlooms Tomatoes
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½ Bunch Basil
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300g Goat’s Cheese Meredith
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Salt & Pepper
Method
1 - Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2 - Cut the onion into 1 cm wedges and place them on a tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with the caramelized balsamic, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with 1 tsp of the Italian mixed herbs. Toss to combine and cook in the oven for 20 minutes until softened and caramelized.
3 - Meanwhile, finely slice the baguette and place it on a baking tray. Drizzle or spray with olive oil and roast in the oven for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
4 - In a mixing bowl, whisk the Dijon mustard, the remaining Italian herbs, red wine vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Grate the garlic using a zester and mix until combined. Set aside.
5 - Slice the tomatoes and pick the basil leaves. Crunch the crostini bread with your hands to break it into small pieces, then start building the salad in layers.
6- Place half of the tomatoes on a platter, followed by roasted onions, some roasted bread, basil leaves, torn goat’s cheese, and drizzle with the dressing.
7 - Repeat until all ingredients are used. Serve at room temperature and enjoy.