Roasted Eggplant & Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad

If panzanella salad and the trending pizza salad had a baby, it would be this mouth-watering bowl of summer deliciousness! So you can trust me when I say, this Roasted Eggplant & Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad will turn any salad hater into a fanatic.

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What is Panzanella?

Panzanella is a Tuscan and Umbrian chopped salad that traditionally contains soaked stale salad, onions, and tomatoes. It's very popular in the summertime when tomatoes are in season! It sometimes includes cucumbers, basil, and is dressed with olive oil and vinegar.

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What is a Pizza Salad?

Pizza salad is a trending concept on social media that basically combines all the things you'd find on top of your favorite pizza into a salad with lettuce! Think of pizza without the carbs.

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Want to learn food can heal your body? ⬇️

Not only is this salad recipe full of delicious flavors, but it's loaded to the brim with healthy ingredients that have powerful benefits to your body! Check some of them out below.

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Health benefits of eggplant:

• High in antioxidants like Vitamins A and C which help protect your cells against damage
• High in polyphenols which may help your body do a better job of processing sugars properly
• Helps to treat anemia
• Improves cognitive function
• & more!

Health benefits of kale:

• Helps detoxify the body
• Supports bone health
• Helps improve blood glucose control in diabetes
• Anti-inflammatory
• Supports digestive health
• Metabolism booster
• & more!
  

Health benefits of heirloom tomatoes:

• Excellent source of potassium
• May reduce risk of ovarian cancer
• May reduce risk of heart disease
• Supports health prostate
• Boosts gut health
• Reduces oxidative stress in the body
• Reduces urinary tract infections
• High in Vitamin C
• & more!

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Can panzanella be made in advance?

Yes, you can prep all of the panzanella ingredients ahead of time. While you can fully make the salad up to 30 minutes in advance, just keep in mind the toasted sourdough bites may not be as crunchy and will become more soft. If you prefer them more crunchy, opt for leaving them out when making in advance and tossing them in right before serving!

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Check out the recipe below for visual instructions ⬇️

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I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL

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