Finished crostinis on a round wooden table.

Grilled Panzanella Crostini

Name: Grilled Panzanella Crostini
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetables
Ingredients: 12 slices Ciabatta bread, cut 1/4 inch thick slices; 12 oz Cherry tomatoes, washed, cut into halves; 1/2 English cucumbers, washed, small dice; 1 Red onion, cut into ¼ inch rounds; 1 Red bell pepper, washed and seeded, cut into 3 large pieces; 1 Yellow bell pepper, washed and seeded, cut into 3 large pieces; 10 lg Basil leaves; 1 C small Mozzarella balls, drained, cut into halves; 2 Cloves garlic, whole. cleaned; 1/2 C Extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 C Balsamic vinegar; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper

Courtesy of Bull Outdoor Products

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 - 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 - 40 minutes

Ingredients:

12 slices Ciabatta bread, cut 1/4 inch thick slices
12 oz Cherry tomatoes, washed, cut into halves
1/2 English cucumbers, washed, small dice
1 Red onion, cut into ¼ inch rounds
1 Red bell pepper, washed and seeded, cut into 3 large pieces
1 Yellow bell pepper, washed and seeded, cut into 3 large pieces
10 lg Basil leaves
1 C small Mozzarella balls, drained, cut into halves
2 Cloves garlic, whole. cleaned
1/2 C Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 C Balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper

Directions:

Preheat the grill on medium-high heat.
Remove any residue and wipe the grill grates with a well-oiled rag to prevent any sticking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
In a large bowl, place the tomatoes, cucumbers, basil and mozzarella balls, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar mix.
Set aside.
Brush both sides of the onion and bell peppers with olive oil.
Place them on the grill and allow them to cook for 5 minutes, until char marks form.
Turn them over and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove them from the grill and set aside to cool.
To finish, cut the peppers into a small dice, roughly chop the onions, and add to the tomato mixture.
Remove any residue and wipe the grill grates with a well oiled rag to prevent any sticking.
Brush the sliced ciabatta bread with oil on both sides. Toast until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes each side.
To finish, rub a piece of raw garlic across the surface of the grilled bread.
To serve, toss the tomato mixture incorporating all the ingredients.
Top each slice of grilled ciabatta bread with a heaping spoonful and serve on a colorful platter as an appetizer to your dinner guests.
Enjoy!