Farmers Market Grilled Green Tomato Panzanella Salad

Instructions

Toast Your Bread

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

On a baking sheet toss torn bread with 1 tablespoon olive oil and spread out in an even single layer. Bake, tossing halfway through, until crisp and golden brown like a crouton, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Grill Your Tomatoes

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Brush green tomatoes on both sides with olive oil (1 tablespoon total) and grill, about 5 minutes per side, until softened and lightly charred.

Transfer to a large serving plater or divide among plates. Season with salt and pepper and top with mozzarella.

Make a Tapanade

In a medium bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, celery, pine nuts, toasted bread, vinegar, chili flakes, and 3 tablespoons olive oil; season with kosher salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning, adjust. Add basil leaves and toss again.

Bring it all Together

Spoon cherry tomato and celery mixture over grilled tomatoes and mozzarella; drizzle with olive oil and extra sprinkle of sea salt and serve.