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February 19, 2025

This is the best 30-minute, one pan meal to eat in the Spring! My favorite way to serve this salad is with a runny egg for a quick weeknight meal, and it's also amazing as a side dish with pork or beef. You can prep most of the ingredients ahead of time and throw it all together right before serving, so it's totally easy for picnics or BBQs!

18 Ingredients
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Spring Panzanella Salad
Spring Panzanella Salad
Spring Panzanella Salad
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Spring Panzanella Salad

Ingredients

Salads
Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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In a large saute pan, cook the prosciutto over medium heat until it’s crispy. Remove the prosciutto from the pan, and let it drain on paper towels.
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Heat 1 Tbs. of olive oil in the same pan and add the bread cubes. Cook, stirring frequently until they are a nice golden brown. (Add more oil 1 Tbs. at a time if necessary). Place the bread cubes in a large bowl and set aside.
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Heat another 1 Tbs. of olive oil in the same pan and add the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the outsides are lightly charred in some places. Add the peas and toss until warm. Place the veggies to the bowl with the bread cubes, and let it cool slightly. Wipe out the saute pan, and add the pepitas. Stir frequently until they are lightly toasted. Set aside.
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Meanwhile, make the salad dressing. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, Tobasco sauce, lemon juice, and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
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When the bread-veggie mixture has cooled a bit, add the greens and chives. Toss the salad with the dressing and mix to coat well. Garnish with pepitas, Parmesan, and eggs! (For a side, I use sliced hardboiled eggs. For a main meal, I serve large portions of the salad with a runny, poached egg).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Bread Transformation Technique 🍞
    Toast day-old country bread in olive oil until golden and crispy to create the perfect crunchy base for your panzanella, which prevents sogginess and intensifies flavor.
  • Egg Perfection Hack 🥚
    For the runny egg, use fresh eggs and cook at low heat, gently spooning hot oil over the top to create a silky, unbroken yolk without overcooking.
  • Asparagus Blanching Secret 💦
    Quickly blanch asparagus in salted boiling water for 60-90 seconds, then immediately shock in ice water to preserve bright green color and crisp texture.
  • Flavor Layering Technique 🌶️
    Balance Tabasco and Worcestershire by adding them incrementally and tasting, ensuring a complex but not overpowering flavor profile.
  • Prep-Ahead Magic 🥗
    Chop all ingredients and store separately in airtight containers up to 24 hours in advance, allowing you to assemble the salad in under 5 minutes when ready to serve.

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Sunday Table

I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️

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