Grilled Steak Panzanella Salad With Tomato Vinaigrette Epicurious Recipes

STEAK PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes in a medium bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over the tomatoes and stir until coated. Set aside for 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates with the vegetable oil. Sprinkle the steaks generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Place the steaks on the grill and cook, flipping only once, about 4 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness is reached. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
• Prepare the Texas toast on the grill, grilling about 2 minutes more per side than the package instructions call for to make the bread extra-crispy. Cut the toast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
• Pour off any juice that has collected from the tomatoes into a large bowl for the vinaigrette. Whisk in the vinegar and mustard. While continuously whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture is throughly combined and emulsified. Add the tomatoes to the vinaigrette.
• Cut the steaks into 1-inch cubes, discarding any large pieces of fat. Add the cubes of steak and toast to the tomatoes and vinaigrette and tear 5 basil leaves into the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
• Pour the salad onto a serving platter and tear the remaining basil leaves over the top. Serve immediately.

GRILLED STEAK PANZANELLA SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk balsamic vinegar, 3 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Finely grate 2 garlic cloves and whisk into marinade. Place steak in a resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over steak, toss to coat, then let rest at room temperature at least 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, toss tomatoes and 1 tsp. kosher salt in a colander set over a large bowl; let rest 1 hour.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat grill pan over medium-high; lightly oil grate or pan. Remove steaks from marinade and pat dry. Grill steaks, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 125°F, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
• Brush zucchini with oil; season with 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until zucchini is charred and tender, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grill bread alongside zucchini, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer zucchini and bread to cutting board. Let cool slightly. Slice zucchini into 1/4"-thick half moons. Crush remaining garlic clove and rub all over bread. Cut bread into 1" cubes.
• Shake colander to thoroughly drain tomatoes, reserving liquid in bowl. Add mustard, white wine vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil and 1/2 tsp. pepper to bowl with tomato liquid and whisk to combine. Add kale and zucchini and toss to coat. Add tomatoes, bread, and basil and toss just to combine. Top with steak and sprinkle with sea salt.
• Do Ahead
• Steak can be marinated 10 hours ahead; chill in bag. Let steak come to room temperature at least 1 hour before cooking.

GRILLED PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Toss tomato, cucumber, cheese, olives, and herbs together in a bowl; cover and chill.
• Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
• Drizzle in oil, whisking until blended.
• Rub bread, bell pepper, and onion with oil using your hands; season with salt.
• Grill bell pepper and onion, covered, 3-5 minutes; turn vegetables over.
• Add the bread and grill until toasted on one side, 1-2 minutes.
• Turn bread and grill second side until toasted, 1-2 minutes more.
• Remove everything from the grill.
• Rub both sides of the bread with half a garlic clove, tear into pieces, and add to the vegetable-herb mixture.
• Chop the peppers and onion, and add to the salad.
• Drizzle with dressing (you may not use it all) and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.
• Makes about 8 cups.
• Note: Onions are tough to grill.
• Here is an easier way: Push two skewers through the onion, spacing them about 1/2" apart.
• Cut between the skewers.
• Wrap and store the other half in the refrigerator.
• Be sure to soak the skewers in water for about 20 minutes before grilling, so they will not burn on the grill.
• Once grilled, cut the onions along both sides of the skewers for bite sized pieces.