Spiced Melon Panzanella

Abby Allen-Leach

This salad has a split personality: it can pose as either a satisfying lunch or pre-dinner bite when served in smaller portions.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 938 kcal

Ingredients

1 cantaloupe Cut into 1-2" cubes
1/2 red onion Sliced into thin half moons
8 oz mozzarella ball Torn into irregular 1" pieces
2 cups bread Any will do, like Italian loaf, foccacia, Dave's Killer Bread, etc. - torn into 1" irregular cubes
1/2 cup olive oil
3 oz prosciutto Optional
1 avocado Sliced into small wedges
1/4 cup basil Roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
1 lemon Juiced
2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F. Toss bread cubes in a large bowl with 1 tsp salt. Arrange in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes (you want bread cubes to be golden & crouton-like in texture). Remove from baking sheet and set aside.
In a large bowl toss melon cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, crushed red pepper, 1 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
If using prosciutto, one slice at a time, place prosciutto slice between two paper towels and microwave for 45 seconds (or until crisp). Allow to cool and crumble in a small bowl. Repeat with remaining prosciutto slices.
In a small bowl combine juice of one lemon and remaining oil, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
When you're ready to serve your Panzanella salad, add all ingredients except sliced avocado to a large bowl.
Gently combine. Serve salad topped with avocado slices and more basil.

Nutrition Facts

Spiced Melon Panzanella

Amount Per Serving

Calories 938 Calories from Fat 549

% Daily Value*

Fat 61g94%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 7g

Monounsaturated Fat 29g

Cholesterol 34mg11%

Sodium 1958mg85%

Potassium 755mg22%

Carbohydrates 77g26%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 19g21%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 4990IU100%

Vitamin C 36mg44%

Calcium 390mg39%

Iron 6mg33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 938kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 28gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 1958mgPotassium: 755mgFiber: 11gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 4990IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 390mgIron: 6mg

Keyword Abby Allen Recipes, Panzanella Salad Recipes, Spiced Melon Panzanella

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