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Herb Roasted Vegetable Panzanella Fall Salad

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by Lindsay Cotter Published: Sep 25, 2017

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This Roasted Vegetable Panzanella Fall Salad is the perfect Autumn dish to keep you nourished all season. Herb roasted Fall Vegetables, leafy greens, gluten free ancient grain bread, pomegranate, and toasted hazelnuts. It’s a wholesome Fall salad you’ll want to make again and again. Dairy free, simple to make.

Overhead view herb roasted vegetable panzanella salad on dark stone plate.

As I sit writing this post, I can’t help but look at the clock. It’s 4pm on a Friday. The EXACT start of FALL equinox. Yes I am writing this a few days early. I didn’t plan that, it just happened. But that’s how this week has gone. I’ve intentionally not set plans, because after a much needed break (anniversary in Hawaii), I’ve kinda gotten into this “intentionally plan but don’t force plan” kind of thing. Um, does that even make sense? In my head it does. It means more intentional moments, less hustle bustle to-do lists. More intentional enjoying of the seasons and shift in life. Oh how’s that for a vague yet deep intro?

All this to say this Herb Roasted Vegetable Panzanella Fall Salad is my FALL recipe love.

I have had a Panzanella salad type recipe lingering in mind for weeks. As soon as those crispy Fall temperatures hit, it came into fruition. A cozy panzanella Fall salad! My good intentions with a bit of grace. Ya, I like the sound of that!

This Fall Salad really is the perfect transition dish for Fall. Why? Because it brings INTENTIONAL joy and nourishment with Fall’s PEEK produce and herbs. This Panzanella Fall Salad contains a little extra cozy carbs. Yes, I said cozy carbs. The ones WE NEED FOR colder months. Cozy carbs (whole grain gluten free carbohydrates) that boost serotonin, vitamins, and minerals. We’re talking Millet, chia, brown rice, and all! These lovely grains are included in Udis Millet Chia bread, the earthy bread used as the Panzanella part of this Fall Salad.

Close up overhead view herb roasted panzanella salad in black stone bowl

You see where I’m going with this? Or are you scratching your head, still hungry? It’s okay. You’re allowed. I know I am super corny, but stay with me here for a moment (like I always say), ok?

The change of seasons brings a change of fruit and vegetable produce, but also a change in the NUTRIENTS we need to thrive during colder months. This is why you see more starchy vegetables, fruit, and denser whole grains popping up on menus and in your grocery. A change in season is good for our bodies as well. We crave more warm and carb rich food because our circadian rhythm is adapting to the colder climate and less sun light. That being said, we need to make sure we get enough Vitamin D and Serotonin.

Adding healthy whole grain carbs and starches (in moderation) gently raise your level of insulin, which help the brain convert tryptophan into that feel-good neurotransmitter, serotonin.

Close up view  bread slices

ALAS!! The whole purpose of this POST! This Herb Roasted Vegetable Panzanella Fall Salad is intentionally created for YOU to FEEL GOOD this Fall. It meets all your nutrient needs and them some. It’s also just so pretty and delicious. Bonus factor!

Now that my nerdy nutrition fact is made …. Are you ready to rock and roll this EPIC Roasted Fall Salad?

Macro view herb roasted panzanella fall salad in bowl

First and the KEY to the Panzanella Ingredient part —> A wholesome gluten free bread.

This is what you will use to create those delicious Rosemary Olive Olive Croutons. Herb and Olive oil coated millet chia bread lightly toasted with hazelnuts. DIVINE!

Close up view diced bread in white bowl with fresh rosemary.

Udis gluten free bread is baked with hearty ancient grains and seeds such as Millet, Chia, Brown Rice, and flax seed. All key components for a wholesome balanced bread. The Flaxseed and Chia give this it a boost of fiber, protein, and omega 3’s! Not to mention a deliciously nutty earthy taste.

Next you will need the power Fall produce:

  • Beets – Can help reduce inflammation in the body.
  • Sweet Potatoes (yams) – A healthy complex starch rich in beta-carotene.
  • Radish and Carrot – Root vegetables rich in antioxidants and aid in digestion
  • Kale or Other Fall Leafy Greens of choice ( For extra plant based Iron and Vitamin K)
  • Brussels Sprouts – One of my favorite Fall produce dishes! Brussel Sprouts (mini cabbage-like plants) are not only a good source of fiber, but also packed with Vitamin K! SUPERFOOD if you ask me.
  • Microgreens — Kale or Arugula both work! I love microgreens because they contain more nutrients than the actual mature leaves of the green plant.
  • Rosemary and Oregano to garnish – Healing herbs
  • Pomegranates – A fruit that dates back to biblical times and used for medicinal purposes. Like whoa! Pomegranates are amazing. This red seed fruit is packed with antioxidants that can help prevent fatty deposits from building up around our arteries. See, you might need that around the holiday buffet. Haha!
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Herb roasted panzanella fall salad with croutons in black stone.

Herb Roasted Vegetable Panzanella Fall Salad


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Herb roasted Fall Vegetables, leafy greens, gluten free ancient grain bread, pomegranate, and toasted hazelnuts. It’s a wholesome Fall salad that’s gluten free, dairy free, and simple to make.


Ingredients

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For the Croutons:

  • 3 cups cubed gluten free bread or about 8 slices (½ loaf of Udis Millet Chia Bread)
  • ¼ c olive oil
  • Rosemary sprigs 1 to 2 – stems removed
  • Pinch of Black Pepper
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ⅓ c whole hazelnuts (skin off optional)

For the herb roasted vegetables:

  • ¼ to ⅓ c olive oil or avocado oil
  • ¼ tsp or so Sea Salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • 1 garlic clove large – minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 sprigs of Rosemary (just leaves, stems removed)
  • 1 cup radish -chopped
  • 1.5 cup chopped Brussels Sprouts (shavings or chopped)
  • 3 tbsp chopped shallot
  • 2 cups peeled sweet potatoes – spiralized or ribbon cut
  • 1 large yellow carrot – chopped
  • 1 beet sliced thin

Extras for the Fall Salad Bowls:

  • 3–4 cups leafy greens (Kales, Swiss Chard, spinach)
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • Fresh oregano (optional) to garnish
  • Lemon slices to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Next toss your gluten free cubed bread with ¼ cup olive oil, 1 or 2 sprigs of rosemary (stems removed) and a pinch of salt and pepper. You will want to make sure the bread is thoroughly coated (soaked) with the oil. Spread it out on baking sheet with hazelnuts. Toast in oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Turn up the oven to 400F.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ to ⅓ c olive oil, ¼ teaspoon or so Sea Salt, pinch of pepper, 1 minced garlic clove ,1 tablespoon lemon juice,1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 2 sprigs of Rosemary (just leaves, stems removed).
  5. In another large bowl. Place all your prepared vegetables; carrots, Brussel Sprouts, beets, sweet potatoes, radish, and shallot. These should already be chopped/sliced/or spiralized as mentioned in ingredients. Add your oil/maple/herb mix to your vegetables and toss together, coating.
  6. Lay your vegetables flat on a lined baking sheet or roasting pan.
    Place in oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove from oven, toss the vegetables again on the baking sheet, then place back in the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are cooked through. (see notes) Remove pan from oven and set aside.
  7. Next, layer your Fall salad. In a large bowl, place you leafy greens, then add your roasted vegetables and toasted gluten free bread plus hazelnuts. Toss if desired or keep layered.
  8. Last add your garnishes; Pomegranate seeds, lemon slices, micro-greens, fresh oregano if desired.
    Salt and pepper to taste.
    OPTIONAL – Splash the salad with a small amount of of balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar

Notes

Make sure your vegetables are all cut/diced/sliced before coating with oil and roasting. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can thinly slice your sweet potatoes. The cooking times may vary per oven, so check vegetables every 8-10 minutes, turning and toss in pan until golden brown.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: salad, main, side dish
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 16g
  • Protein: 8g

Keywords: panzanella fall salad, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, healthy salad

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Overhead view herb roasted panzanella fall salad with croutons in black stone bowl.

Well that took longer than expected. Did I just chat about Salad for the whole season? Time flies when you’re a nutrition nerd like me.

What nourishing stress reducing foods are you looking forward this Fall.

Every tried a Panzanella Fall Salad? What do you put in it? I have a feeling I’ll be making them quite often.

Keep up with the compassionate fun loving Udi’s Gluten Free on social media. They are full of gluten free inspiration!  Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest

Cheers,

LC

 
 
 
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  1. usps tracking

    06/19/2018 at 1:52 AM

    The article is very easy to understand, I also read many other articles and I found your article has helped a lot of information for me, thank you for sharing.

    ★★★

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  2. happy wheels

    05/27/2018 at 3:02 AM

    I have had a lot of harvest after watching this article from you! I feel it interesting, your post gave me a new perspective! I have read many other articles about the same topic, but your article convinced me!

    Reply
  3. Slither io

    05/18/2018 at 2:20 AM

    I like cooking for my husband and son. but they do not eat vegetables. I hope this colorful dish will appeal to them.

    Reply
  4. Tina @ Florecita.net

    11/08/2017 at 2:15 PM

    How far in advance can you make this salad?

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      11/08/2017 at 2:58 PM

      I made the bread the day before and just kept it at room temp/bag until I was ready for the others. But you could roast the veggies too and keep those in fridge until ready to make and rehear.. Just add the greens the day of. Does that make sense?

      Reply
  5. Lilly

    11/01/2017 at 9:36 AM

    These salads look amazing. They are so pretty to look at. Perfect for guests coming for dinner. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      11/01/2017 at 12:51 PM

      I so agree! Hope you try it lilly!

      Reply
  6. Traci | Vanilla And Bean

    10/01/2017 at 11:21 AM

    Gah…! Sometimes we just need a vacation from a vacation, ya know? When I come back from time off, my mind is often mush. Not quite able to get it in gear from the long overdue break. It feels good though… the mush! hehe. This salad is just fabulous! All my favorite things and those microgreens have me all heart eyes! My nourishing veggie i’l looking forward to is pumpkin.. all things and varieties! Delicious work my dear! xo

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      10/01/2017 at 5:29 PM

      Totally! I think we need a month off each year. right? Miss you!

      Reply
  7. Cassie Autumn Tran

    09/28/2017 at 5:32 PM

    I DEFINITELY think there are such things as cozy carbs. Oatmeal, sweet potatoes, kabocha, butternut squash, warm brown rice, and freshly baked or toasted sprouted bread are a few examples, AND some of my favorites! This fall salad looks so colorful and perfectly nutrient dense. It contains some of my favorite veggies–EVER!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/29/2017 at 12:25 PM

      OMG totally! Cassie, you’d love this. Add brown rice and you’re set! haha

      Reply
  8. [email protected]

    09/27/2017 at 11:26 AM

    Sign me up for all the cozy carbs and three of these salads, which looks like a work of art in a bowl. Gorgeous and nourishing; I love it.

    Reply
  9. Brynn @ My Sweet Potato Life

    09/26/2017 at 9:52 PM

    I could not believe my eyes when I first saw this salad! It is SO STUNNING!!! I need to make this right now!

    Reply
  10. Tim

    09/26/2017 at 3:44 PM

    Looks like the perfect Fall or anytime salad!

    Reply
  11. Maria

    09/26/2017 at 2:38 PM

    My favorite!

    Reply
  12. Erin

    09/26/2017 at 10:27 AM

    So gorgeous!! My fork is ready!

    Reply
  13. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

    09/26/2017 at 9:27 AM

    this is the most beautiful salad ever!!!! LOVE!

    Reply
  14. Emily

    09/26/2017 at 3:58 AM

    Wow this is truly a gorgeous work of art. I’d almost not want to eat it because it’s so beautiful Lindsay! And I agree that cozy carbs are so in order for fall; the other day I was eating bread and soup. <3 It makes me love fall so much.

    Reply
  15. dixya @food, pleasure, and health

    09/25/2017 at 9:57 PM

    definitely my fav salad for Fall!!!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/25/2017 at 10:30 PM

      mine too! let’s gave a salad party!

      Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/26/2017 at 1:34 PM

      mine too friend!

      Reply
  16. Sam @ Bites of Wellness

    09/25/2017 at 5:19 PM

    Pinning for when my family comes to visit!! I love making healthy dishes like this for them and love Udi’s! This salad is just so gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/25/2017 at 10:32 PM

      oh yay! can i be family too? LOL!

      Reply
  17. Liz @ Floating Kitchen

    09/25/2017 at 5:14 PM

    Girl. You are the queen of beautiful salads. This one is a looker for sure! All those beautiful Autumn colors!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/26/2017 at 1:34 PM

      oh thank you friend. I do love salad. LOL!

      Reply
  18. Jody - Fit at 59

    09/25/2017 at 4:48 PM

    It is so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The colors!! Hot as hell here though! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/25/2017 at 10:34 PM

      haha i will send you some of our weather!

      Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/26/2017 at 1:51 PM

      You’re the best! I bet it is hot.

      Reply
  19. gerry speirs

    09/25/2017 at 4:45 PM

    A rainbow salad!! Love it 😉

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/25/2017 at 10:45 PM

      Fall rainbow! you betcha!

      Reply
  20. jen

    09/25/2017 at 4:15 PM

    looks so good! I love panzanella salads — I usually do cornbread 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/25/2017 at 4:43 PM

      now that is genius! and so southern. I love it!

      Reply
  21. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    09/25/2017 at 4:04 PM

    Gorgeous salad as always. I’m a huge fan of that bread!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/26/2017 at 1:54 PM

      me too!

      Reply
  22. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    09/25/2017 at 3:01 PM

    Love this fall twist on panzanella!

    Reply
  23. Gaby Dalkin

    09/25/2017 at 2:25 PM

    Truly STUNNING!

    Reply
  24. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    09/25/2017 at 1:58 PM

    This salad is hands down too pretty to eat! Stunning!

    Reply
  25. Heather Christo

    09/25/2017 at 12:27 PM

    OVER THE TOP Gorgeous!! I am seriously in love with this salad- the colors are amazing!!

    Reply
  26. Lexi @Lexi'scleankitchen

    09/25/2017 at 12:11 PM

    I can’t get over how beautiful this salad looks! So perfect for Fall! I am going to need to try this when I get all of my fall veggies from my CSA this week!

    Reply
  27. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender

    09/25/2017 at 12:05 PM

    Ok, you’ve outdone yourself yet again! What a wonderful twist on panzanella, and the photos are simply gorgeous!!

    Reply
  28. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    09/25/2017 at 11:24 AM

    I can’t get over the colors in this!!! I’m so excited for fall. Heat is not my friend at all. The whole thing about San Diego being 75 year round is total BS.

    Reply
  29. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    09/25/2017 at 10:02 AM

    Panzanella salad is one of my favorites Lindsay, and your fall version here looks spectacular!! So gorgeous and full of all good things. I will definitely be making this for guests this fall. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  30. Matt Robinson

    09/25/2017 at 10:00 AM

    Wishing this salad was my lunch today!

    Reply
  31. Naomi

    09/25/2017 at 9:55 AM

    Everything about this salad looks and sounds amazing!

    Reply
  32. Leigh Ann

    09/25/2017 at 8:29 AM

    What a gorgeous salad and so perfect for these hot first days of fall! Way to go lady, you nailed this one!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/25/2017 at 9:17 AM

      thank you friend! want me to send some cooler weather your way? We have plenty haha

      Reply
  33. Debs

    09/25/2017 at 7:06 AM

    Can I have a crush on a salad? Actually, it’s love. I love love love this salad. Your food is beautiful and this salad is not exception. Gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/25/2017 at 7:27 AM

      crush on girlfriend! I”m still swooning over these flavors myself. LOL!

      Reply
  34. Susie @ Suzlyfe

    09/25/2017 at 6:19 AM

    As always,simply stunning. I love salad, but you will make even the salad doubters believeres!

    Reply
  35. Nina

    09/25/2017 at 5:22 AM

    Wow, this plate just looks absolutely stunning!

    Reply

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