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Cornbread Panzanella Salad with Avocado Dressing

April 30, 2016 by Christina Verrelli 1 Comment
Modified December 7, 2018 at 8:45 am

A panzanella twist…

Instead of the usual Tuscan panzanella salad with tomatoes, onion and garlic rubbed bread, this panzanella uses croutons made from cheddar jalapeño cornbread and a whole lot of diced veggies, grilled corn and a creamy avocado dressing!  It’s delicious – we had it Thursday night with a grilled flank steak! You can add really whatever veggies you have on hand.  Beans would be great in this too!  We loved this salad topped with crumbled cotija cheese and toasted pepita seeds.  It makes a good amount – at least enough for 6 – will be a perfect summertime party salad!

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Cornbread Panzanella Salad with Avocado Dressing
Instead of the usual Tuscan panzanella salad with tomatoes, onion and garlic rubbed bread, this panzanella uses croutons made from cheddar jalapeño cornbread and a whole lot of diced veggies, grilled corn and a creamy avocado dressing!  It's delicious - we had it Thursday night with a grilled flank steak! You can add really whatever veggies you have on hand.  Beans would be great in this too!  We loved this salad topped with crumbled cotija cheese and toasted pepita seeds.  It makes a good amount - at least enough for 6 - will be a perfect summertime party salad!
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Servings
6-8
Ingredients
Cornbread
  • 1 cup yellow corn meal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced (2 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons oil for drizzling on croutons
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro stem removed (or parsley)
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
Salad
  • 3/4 cup corn cut from 1-2 grilled ears (or thawed frozen)
  • 1 red pepper, diced seeds removed
  • 1 yellow or orange pepper, diced seeds removed
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese (could substitute with feta)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
Servings
6-8
Ingredients
Cornbread
  • 1 cup yellow corn meal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced (2 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons oil for drizzling on croutons
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro stem removed (or parsley)
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
Salad
  • 3/4 cup corn cut from 1-2 grilled ears (or thawed frozen)
  • 1 red pepper, diced seeds removed
  • 1 yellow or orange pepper, diced seeds removed
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese (could substitute with feta)
  • 2 tablespoons roasted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
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Instructions
Make Cornbread Croutons
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  3. Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl and whisk together.
  4. In small bowl mix oil, milk and egg together.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry and begin to fold together.
  6. Add cheese and jalapenos and mix until just combined.
  7. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 Minutes or until golden brown and pulling from the sides of the pan.
  8. Allow to cool 5 minutes then remove to cooling rack to cool fully.
  9. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  10. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  11. Cut cooled cornbread into 1-inch cubes and spread on baking sheet.
  12. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, turn and drizzle with other tablespoon oil.
  13. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping croutons halfway through.  
Make Dressing
  1. Pulse all ingredients in food processor except for oil.  Turn food processor on high and drizzle in oil.
Assemble Salad
  1. (Best to toss when you’re ready to serve.)
  2. In large bowl toss together all salad vegetables gently with croutons and dressing.
  3. Top with cotija cheese and pepita seeds.

Filed Under: BBQ sides, Chopper Recipes, Condiment, Cooking for A Crowd, Dinner / Lunch, Fourth of July, Grill, Mexican, QVC Recipe, salad, Salads / Sides / Vegetables, Sauces & Condiments, Southwestern, summer foods, Vegetables Tagged With: avocado salad dressing, bbq side dish, chopped salad, cornbread, Cornbread Panzanella Salad with Avocado Dressing, Panzanella Salad, salad

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  1. Nicole (RieglPalate.com)

    May 1, 2016 at 11:41 am

    Tina – This looks amazing. I love the twist on the original Italian Panzanella especially as this can be easily adapted to be made gluten-free. Use a gluten-free flour in place of the all-purpose flour (my go to is Cup4Cup) and ensure your cornmeal and baking powder are also gluten-free and you’re good to go. Cornbread holds up very well using gluten-free products. Can’t wait to try this! ~ Nicole

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