Peach + Tomato Panzanella
The salad that says “I actually know how to host.”
When the tomatoes are juicy, the peaches are fragrant, and the sourdough is just a little too stale to eat on its own—this is the move. This Peach + Tomato Panzanella is the kind of salad that doesn’t feel like a salad. It’s tangy, sweet, crunchy, a little messy in the best way, and totally addictive.
Perfect for patio lunches, wine-and-chat nights, or impressing that friend who “doesn’t usually like fruit in savory dishes.” (Just wait.)
🍑 Ingredients (4 generous servings as a side dish or 2–3 servings if you’re serving it as a main):
4 ½ cups cubed sourdough bread (cut into 1" cubes)
¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
2 medium-large heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
2–3 small peaches, chopped
¼ cup chopped red onion (fresh works, but pickled is chef’s kiss)
Flaky sea salt + fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Optional (but highly recommended):
½ cup torn fresh mozzarella or
⅓ cup crumbled feta
🥖 How to Make It:
Toast the bread:
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spread the sourdough cubes on a baking tray and drizzle with half the olive oil (about 2 tablespoons). Toss to coat, then bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden and crisp but still with a little chew. Basically crouton heaven.
Make the dressing:
In a jar with a lid, combine the remaining olive oil, vinegar, and Italian seasoning. Shake it like you mean it.
Build the salad:
In a big mixing bowl, add the chopped tomatoes, peaches, red onion, toasted bread, fresh basil and chees if using.
Dress + rest:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything without crushing the fruit. Season generously with flaky salt and black pepper.
Let it sit:
Give it 15–30 minutes at room temp so the bread can soak up all the juicy magic.
🌿 Host Mode Tips:
Serve it right: Room temp is key. This is not a cold-from-the-fridge kind of dish.
For the Table:
This salad is so summery it practically sets the vibe for you. Pair it with grilled chicken, a crisp rosé (or one of our mocktails), and some candlelight on the patio. Suddenly you’re that friend who throws really good dinners.