Fall Harvest Panzanella Salad Recipe | Best Fall Salad Idea
This fall harvest panzanella is the autumn version of the Italian bread salad. Made with apples, pomegranate, greens, veggies, and a shallot vinaigrette, it’s one of the best fall salad ideas for Thanksgiving or cozy dinners.
4 people
Calories: 353.25kcal
Ingredients
- 4-6 handfuls of mixed greens
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 apple thinly sliced
- 1 carrot peeled and shaved into ribbons
- ¾ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2-3 beets, raw sliced
- ¼ chopped walnuts
- 4 cups of cubed bread (about ½ of a standard loaf of sourdough or ciabatta, cut into 1-inch cubes)OR2 to 2 ½ cups of hearty crackers
Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Assemble the salad: Arrange the greens, broccoli, apple slices, carrot ribbons, beets, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and bread (or crackers) on a large platter or in a wide salad bowl.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small jar with a lid, combine the shallots, red wine vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Shake well until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad. Gently toss so every bite gets coated.
- Rest and serve: Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes so the bread can soak up the flavors, then serve right away.
Notes
Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
- Prep ahead: Slice veggies and make the vinaigrette up to 1 day in advance. Store them separately in the fridge.
- Bread or crackers: Toast bread cubes ahead of time and keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Add them just before serving. If using crackers, add at the very last moment so they stay crisp.
- Leftovers: This salad is best eaten fresh, but it will keep in the fridge for about 1 day. The bread will soften, so for the best texture, add a handful of fresh greens and a few extra toasted bread cubes when serving again.
Nutrition
Calories: 353.25kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.78g | Protein: 2.31g | Fat: 28.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.99g | Sodium: 351.78mg | Potassium: 403.14mg | Fiber: 4.65g | Sugar: 16.26g | Vitamin A: 2727.5IU | Vitamin C: 29.06mg | Calcium: 33.54mg | Iron: 0.97mg