Ripe tomatoes, toasted bread that soaks up the dressing without going soggy, fresh basil — panzanella is one of those salads that rewards good ingredients more than technique. A staple of the Mediterranean summer table and one of the best sides to prepare ahead.

Broccolini charred at high heat until the tips crisp and the stalks soften — then hit with lemon juice and scattered with toasted almonds. This is a ten-minute side that looks and tastes like more effort than it is. Works alongside almost any main course on the table.