Description
A vibrant and refreshing Italian bread salad featuring stale bread, fresh vegetables, and aromatic basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the cubed stale bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Combine in a large bowl: the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and basil.
- Once the bread is toasted, let it cool slightly and then add it to the vegetable mixture.
- Whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For best texture, use stale bread and let the salad rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking necessary (only for toasting bread)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg