This Italian Salad Shouldn’t Work… But It’s Genius

This is my summer in a bowl: a panzanella salad reimagined with ripe peaches, creamy burrata, fresh cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of authentic balsamic vinegar of Modena.
In Italy, panzanella is part of cucina povera, a way of turning stale bread into something extraordinary. My nonna always made the classic version with tomatoes, onions and basil, but I wanted a lighter twist — sweet peaches mixed with salty burrata, pesto for depth, and fresh vegetables from the garden. The result? A healthy Mediterranean recipe that’s refreshing, balanced and so easy to make on a hot day.
This is the kind of dish that proves how good Italian summer recipes can be: quick, nutritious, and full of seasonal flavors. It’s perfect as a light vegetarian meal, a colorful Italian side dish for a summer party, or even a clean eating lunch that feels indulgent but is actually wholesome.
🍑 Ingredients:
* 4 Friselle (or rustic bread)
* 2 peaches
* 1 burrata (about 7 oz / 200 g)
* A handful of cherry tomatoes
* Fresh basil leaves
* 2–3 tbs Special Pesto
* Extra virgin olive oil
* A splash of balsamic vinegar of Modena
* Salt and black pepper
* Tbs of White Vinegar

In just 10 minutes you can bring together Italian flavors that are creamy, salty, sweet, and refreshing all at once. This recipe is about savoring the season, using simple ingredients to create something unforgettable.
If you’re looking for easy summer meals, healthy Italian recipes, vegetarian Mediterranean food or quick dinner ideas for hot days, this panzanella is it. One bite and you’ll understand why I call it my ultimate Italian summer dish.
👉 Save this recipe, share it with someone who loves Italian food, and tell me: would you try peaches in panzanella?

Buon appetito sunshine ☀️

Burrata. Peaches, bread and a secret green sauce. Panzanella con pesche e burrata. Let’s go. Start with crunchy friselle or steel bread. Splash of vinegar. So them in water really quick. Olive oil and salt. Ok. Cut ch tomato and now the pinch. in a pen butter and let caramelize the peach. Ready? Let them pull down. In the meantime, if you want, let’s prepare a burrata cream. Just burrata and a mixer pina sa posh. Time to plate the panzanella. Buon appetito. ใช