Summer is here and so is the hot sweltering temperatures associated with the season.  The last thing I want to do when the weather is this warm is turn on the oven to cook something in the heat of the day. While I love to cook, I tend to go for no-cook recipes like salads and sandwiches during the summer.

This Summer Peach and Cornbread Panzanella Salad is the perfect summer dish to take to a BBQ or eat at home with a protein. This recipe includes all of my favorite summer foods and flavors.  In my mind, this is what summer should taste like.

What is a Panzanella Salad?

In Italy, the Panzanella Salad is known as the Italian bread salad. The classic recipe typically involves soaking stale bread for days with red and white wine vinegar. If you don’t have old bread, you can toast bread cubes in the oven.

What to serve with a Panzanella Salad?

The panzanella salad is the perfect side dish to pair with a summer grilling recipe. I paired my salad with grilled chicken kabobs I picked up from Whole Foods and an agua fresca.