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Mozzarella and Roasted Butternut Squash Panzanella

with Baby Plum Tomatoes, Pickled Onion and Croutons

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025

Hailing from Tuscany and Umbria, panzanella is a popular salad dish consisting of toasted bread, onions and tomatoes - perfect for the summer months. This versatile base can have any kind of veg or garnishes added, making it one you'll never tire of making.

Tags:
Veggie
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Sulphites
Wheat
Barley
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Almonds
Nuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total40 minutes
Active 30 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Butternut Squash

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

24 milliliter(s)

Red Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

25 grams

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

1 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

1 ball(s)

Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

15 grams

Toasted Flaked Almonds

(Contains: Almonds, Nuts May contain traces of: Pecan Nuts, Sesame, Hazelnuts, Pistachio nuts, Cashew nuts, Nuts, Almonds, Peanut, Macadamia Nuts, Brazil nuts)

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar for the Pickle

2 tbsp

Honey

2 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Energy (kJ)2637 kJ
Energy (kcal)630 kcal
Fat26.1 g
of which saturates9.9 g
Carbohydrate68.2 g
of which sugars34.3 g
Dietary Fibre8.3 g
Protein21 g
Salt1.5 g
Potassium73.8 mg
Calcium16.1 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Knife
Small Bowl
Aluminum Foil
Large Bowl

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Trim the butternut squash, halve lengthways, then scoop out the seeds (peel first if you prefer). Cut into 2cm chunks.

Pop the diced butternut onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle over the mixed herbs, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden and cooked through, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.

2

Meanwhile, halve and peel the red onion. Thinly slice one half, then slice the remaining half into wedges.

In a small bowl, combine half the red wine vinegar, the sugar for the pickle (see pantry for amount) and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the thinly sliced onion and toss to coat. Set aside to pickle.

3

Halve the baby plum tomatoes and pop them onto a piece of foil with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Fold the foil, sealing on all sides to create a parcel.

When the butternut squash has 15 mins remaining, remove the tray from the oven. Add the onion wedges to the same tray. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Return to the oven for the remaining time.

Pop the tomato parcel on the bottom shelf of your oven. Roast until softened, 15-20 mins.

4

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the sun-dried tomato paste, honey, olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts) and the remaining red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Set your dressing aside.

Tear the ciabatta into roughly 2cm chunks.

Pop the ciabatta onto a large baking tray in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Bake the croutons on the middle shelf of your oven until golden, 8-10 mins.

5

Meanwhile, drain and tear the mozzarella.

When everything's ready, add the roasted veg, tomatoes (along with the juices from the parcel), croutons, baby leaves and the pickled onion (along with the pickling liquid) to the bowl of dressing. Gently toss to combine.

6

Share the panzanella salad between your serving bowls. Top with the torn mozzarella.

Scatter with the flaked almonds to finish.

Enjoy!

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