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BLT Panzanella Salad for #SundaySupper

07/12/2015 by Nichole 31 Comments


Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.

BLT Panzanella Salad #SundaySupper #GalloFamily

Things I love about summer: late nights, grilling with friends, fruity fresh cocktails, and picnics! I’ve got the late nights with friends, grilling while sipping cocktails down, but sadly, not nearly enough picnics have been had.

The last picnic Jason and I went on was last summer to the beach – it was a perfect night. There was absolutely no stress. We threw two chairs and our cooler in the trunk, and picked up a few salads and snacks from the grocery store. #perfection

sandkey beach, fl

That is pretty much the best thing about a picnic, no stress. Seriously why haven’t I gone on more picnics?!

One of my all time fave sandwiches any time of year is a good ol’ BLT, but since that’s a sammie best served hot, it isn’t going to hold up all that well for my perfect picnic. Do you know what will work? A BLT salad! But not just any salad, a Panzanella Salad. If you’ve never had a traditional Panzanella, you’re totally missing out; an Italian salad made of bread and tomatoes that’s just perfect in the summer. It includes chunks of soaked stale bread and fresh tomatoes. I only recently discovered this flavorful, yet simple salad myself a few years back when I was at a local restaurant here in Tampa. WHY HADN’T I HEARD OF THIS SALAD BEFORE?! It’s all good though, I will eat all the Panzanella to make up for lost time.

BLT Panzanella Salad #SundaySupper #GalloFamily

So back to this BLT idea – we’re combining my fave sandwich, with my fave summer salad and making it its own thang. And we’re not stressing over it, because we’re going on a summer picnic and we’re leaving our worries at the door!

The only way this picnic can get any better is with a glass of wine. But who wants to bring a big bottle, corkscrew and glasses to our simple, stress-free picnic?  Not me, that’s who. Good thing Gallo Family Vineyards make mini bottles of wine! At 187ml, I can bring a mini bottle of wine (or two) for my perfect picnic – find your next bottle, big or small here!

BLT Panzanella Salad #SundaySupper #GalloFamily

I like to pack a bottle of Gallo Family’s Red Moscato or Pinot Grigio for days like this. Both are refreshing, and sweet for the summer heat, without being too too sweet. And they’re just fun. I want a fun, refreshing wine for my BLT Panzanella picnic, for sure.

Panzanella BLT in mason jar #SundaySupper #GalloFamily

This salad can easily be made ahead of time in mason jars (layered in the following order: 2 tbs dressing, tomatoes, bacon, bread, romaine lettuce). Or mix all the ingredients together, and wait to add your dressing until you’re ready to eat, because even though we’re using hard bread, it will get soggy if the dressing sits for too long.

Panzanella BLT in mason jar #SundaySupper #GalloFamily

Use any fresh tomatoes you like! If you can find heirlooms, grab those (I used vine for today’s recipe). Pick up a pint of grape tomatoes for texture and size. You can even saute the grape tomatoes until they burst slightly for added flavor!

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BLT Panzanella Salad

Ingredients

    Salad:
  • 4 cups French bread cut into 1 inch cubes, one day old
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked, chopped
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups heirloom, or vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in open pan. Toss grape tomatoes in the bacon drippings. Sear the grape tomatoes in pan, until bursting for about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine red wine vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl, slowly whisk in olive oil to create vinaigrette.
  3. Combine all tomatoes, cubed bread, bacon, and lettuce. Toss in vinaigrette immediately. If saving for a picnic, wait until ready to serve to add dressing.
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Picnic Appetizers:

  • 10 Deviled Egg Variations by Sunday Supper Movement
  • Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce by Soni’s Food

Picnic Main Dishes:

  • Baked or Grilled Tandoori Chicken Legs by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Picnic Sandwiches by Family Foodie
  • Creamy Pesto Chicken Sandwiches by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
  • French Ham and Butter Sandwich (Jambon Buerre) by Shockingly Delicious
  • Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs by Life Tastes Good
  • Italian Hoagie Style Pressed Picnic Sandwiches by Feed Me, Seymour
  • Kimbap (Korean ‘Sushi’) by Curious Cuisiniere
  • Picnic Sandwich Torte by Palatable Pastime

Picnic Salads and Sides:

  • BLT Panzanella Salad by Casa de Crews
  • Cold Chinese Peanut Noodles by Recipes Food and Cooking
  • Lemon Chicken Penne Salad by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Mason Jar Salmon Nicoise Salad by Simply Healthy Family

Picnic Sweets and Desserts:

  • Banana Pudding Cups by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
  • Blueberry Crumb Bars by Alida’s Kitchen
  • Blueberry Peach Snack Cake by Peanut Butter and Peppers
  • Key Lime Cheesecake Crumb Bars by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
  • Lemon Meringue Pie in a Jar by Desserts Required
  • Simple Strawberry Pie by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Southern Fried Apricot Hand Pies by Magnolia Days

Sunday Supper MovementJoin the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

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    Comments

    1. Christie says

      07/20/2015 at 7:19 pm

      I love this salad!! I’ve made something similar, but mine didn’t look near as delicious!
      Christie recently posted…One-Pot Summertime SupperMy Profile

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    2. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      07/20/2015 at 10:56 am

      Big fan of panzanella, and bacon is genius!
      Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious recently posted…Introducing Jelly Drops Grapes and 5 Things to Do With ThemMy Profile

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    3. Biana says

      07/20/2015 at 10:15 am

      I love mason jar salads – they are so perfect for work!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
      Biana recently posted…Weekending | First Wedding In the BooksMy Profile

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    4. Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily says

      07/15/2015 at 3:04 pm

      FUN, FUN, FUN!! I love that you turned a classic sandwich into a great salad! Saving and sharing 😉
      Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily recently posted…Thirty-Two Healthy Summer Snacks and Desserts to keep you cool and healthyMy Profile

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    5. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      07/14/2015 at 10:22 pm

      Love the mason jar idea too!
      Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips recently posted…Lemon Parmesan Roasted BroccoliMy Profile

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    6. Betsy @ Desserts Required says

      07/14/2015 at 8:44 pm

      You know I am LOVING this salad for two primary reasons….the portability of the jars and the BACON!!!
      Betsy @ Desserts Required recently posted…Lemon Meringue Pie in a Jar #SundaySupperMy Profile

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    7. Soni says

      07/14/2015 at 12:16 pm

      Love the flavors in your salad and it seems just right for summer parties!
      Soni recently posted…Thai Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce #GalloFamily #SundaySupperMy Profile

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      • Nichole says

        07/14/2015 at 4:01 pm

        Thanks so much, Soni!

        Reply
    8. marie says

      07/13/2015 at 10:53 am

      Oh this salad looks so yummie.
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    9. Audrey Adair says

      07/13/2015 at 8:28 am

      This sounds so yummy!! Love a good salad… and moscato, of course. 😉

      Audrey Adair | http://www.happilyaudrey.com
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    10. Mary Ellen says

      07/12/2015 at 8:25 pm

      Love this salad! So perfect for a summer picnic…
      Mary Ellen recently posted…Cold Chinese Peanut Noodles #SundaySupperMy Profile

      Reply
    11. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

      07/12/2015 at 6:50 pm

      Easy salad with all those fresh flavors!
      Cindys Recipes and Writings recently posted…Lemon Chicken Penne Salad #SundaySupperMy Profile

      Reply
    12. Liz says

      07/12/2015 at 1:48 pm

      I adore a panzanella salad, too, and adding bacon makes it even more outstanding!!! Once our tomatoes ripen, your version will be on my menu!

      Reply
    13. Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

      07/12/2015 at 12:43 pm

      I love picnicking at the beach, and this salad is the perfect thing to pack in our basket!!
      Bobbi from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen recently posted…Creamy Pesto Chicken Sandwiches #SundaySupperMy Profile

      Reply
    14. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      07/12/2015 at 11:34 am

      This is one of my favorite combinations! Your salad looks just amazing!
      Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted…Blueberry Peach Snack Cake #SundaySupperMy Profile

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    15. Marion@LifeTastesGood says

      07/12/2015 at 10:58 am

      Perfect to make and take! Love the flavors!! I would keep this all to myself 🙂
      Marion@LifeTastesGood recently posted…Grilled Honey Chicken Kabobs #SundaySupper @GalloFamilyMy Profile

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    16. Constance Smith says

      07/12/2015 at 8:55 am

      That salad looks fresh and delicious!
      Constance Smith recently posted…Banana Pudding Cups | #SundaySupperMy Profile

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    17. Renee says

      07/12/2015 at 6:07 am

      Panzanella is one of my favorite salads. Love the BLT flavors.
      Renee recently posted…Southern Fried Apricot Hand Pies for #SundaySupperMy Profile

      Reply
      • Nichole says

        07/12/2015 at 7:51 am

        Thanks, Renee!

        Reply

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