Description
A refreshing and easy bread salad that celebrates seasonal produce and is perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups crusty bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Tear the crusty bread into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Chop the vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, and add them to the bowl with the bread.
- Tear fresh basil leaves and add them as well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to create a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together gently, ensuring the bread absorbs the dressing.
- Let the salad sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Prep ingredients in advance but dress just before serving to keep the bread crunchy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg