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Turkey Pastrami Panzanella {Video}

April 20, 2016 by Felesha 3 Comments

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Stale bread tossed with turkey pastrami, ripe tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, red onion, fresh mozzarella and a champagne vinaigrette makes for a delicious picnic lunch!!!

Turkey Pastrami Panzanella

In my efforts to keep things a little healthier around here, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite salads, Turkey Pastrami Panzanella. I love this Tuscan salad mainly because the stale or crusty bread gets to sop up all of that delicious vinaigrette dressing. I’ve even found myself fishing through just to find those yummy homemade croutons. Did you know that homemade croutons are simply THE BEST!!! Not too hard where you feel as if you may break a tooth but crunchy enough to belong in any yummy salad. Plus you can season them anyway you like!!!

Turkey Pastrami Panzanella

Hubby and I have enjoyed this bread salad at romantic picnics or even for a quick lunch with friends. I’ve added the turkey pastrami and mozzarella to make this particular panzanella more of a substantial meal but they’re not original to the dish. The best part is that you can customize it to make it your own. I’ve seen this salad done with capers, boiled eggs, carrots and celery as well but these additions may disappoint some traditionalists.

Turkey Pastrami Panzanella

Speaking of disappointment…have you been faced with it lately? Did you let it get you down and even fall into discouragement? I’m actually facing disappointment but I’ve chosen to take my eyes off of it and surrender to God’s plan and His promises for my life. What has God said about your situation? What has He promised you? Study His Word and allow His Spirit to fill you with hope of the future to come! One of my favorite scriptures always brings about a peace for whatever I’m facing at the moment. It states, 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. – Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT). Remember that God’s plan is ALWAYS best! Say Grace and enjoy! 🙂

Turkey Pastrami Panzanella

Turkey Pastrami Panzanella {Video}

Felesha Bell
Stale bread tossed with turkey pastrami, ripe tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, red onion, fresh mozzarella and a champagne vinaigrette makes for a delicious picnic lunch!!!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Easy
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • extra virgin olive oil 3 turns of the pan + more, if needed
  • 1 demi baguette cubed
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 lb. Low-sodium turkey pastrami cubed
  • 2 large tomatoes cubed
  • 1 English cucumber cubed
  • 1 red pepper seeded and cubed
  • 1 yellow pepper seeded and cubed
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • Bunch of basil leaves julienned
  • 1 c. fresh mozzarella pearls
  • Champagne Vinaigrette:
  • 1 tsp. garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 3 T. Champagne vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan.
  • Add the cubed bread and salt. Toss frequently over medium heat until toasted and browned. Add more oil if needed.
  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, red pepper, yellow pepper, cucumber, red onion, basil, turkey pastrami and mozzarella. Add the croutons.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the garlic, Dijon, Champagne vinegar until combine. Slowly stream in the olive oil and continue to whisk quickly.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately. Say Grace and enjoy!!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Recipe adapted from Ina Garten

Turkey Pastrami Panzanella

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  1. Felesha says

    April 27, 2016 at 8:12 AM

    Yum!!

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