Gluten-Free Panzanella

Gluten-free panzanella shows off the delicious and fresh taste of tomatoes, making it a wonderfully light summery dish that pairs well with grilled entrées.

What is Panzanella?

Panzanella is a Tuscan salad with bread and tomatoes. If you love a salad that is like 50% croutons, this is for you.

There’s something so alluring about bread and tomatoes together. The flavor reminds me of pan con tomate (Spanish grilled bread rubbed with tomato), another dish I love. The bread in this dish becomes soaked in tomato juice and tangy dressing – and it’s really addicting.

Using Gluten-Free Bread

To be honest, I haven’t met a store-bought gluten-free bread that I’ve liked. They are so dry and cardboard-like. I highly recommend making your own, especially for this dish. The ‘croutons’ get absolutely soaked, so weak and feeble gluten-free breads will likely dissolve into nothingness.

For a great gluten-free bread, you can try my recipe for everyday gluten-free bread, edited and adapted from a Bob’s Red Mill recipe.

What to Eat with Gluten-Free Panzanella

This addictive salad can be served as a main event or a side salad. It goes really well with grilled meat, so it’s a great dish to bring to a backyard potluck. If I’m putting together a whole meal, I usually serve it with a chimichurri chicken or Argentinian-style grilled flank steak.

🍳Recommended Equipment

• Large bowl for mixing
• Cutting board and knife
• Baking sheet