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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Salads

    Fresh and Crunchy Italian Bread Salad

    Published: Apr 13, 2019 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 16, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Besides the bread, everything is fresh in this Italian salad! Prepare this recipe using country bread or ciabatta bread from the day before. If your bread is too fresh, you can grill it a little bit so that it’s as dry and crisp as a crouton.

     

     

    Fresh and Crunchy Italian Bread Salad

    Fresh and Crunchy Italian Bread Salad

    Besides the bread, everything is fresh in this Italian salad! Prepare this recipe using country bread or ciabatta bread from the day before.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: bread salad recipe, Italian Bread Salad
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 484kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 2 tomatoes cut into small pieces
    • 1 cucumber cut into small pieces
    • 1 small red onion chopped
    • 1 cup mini fresh mozzarella balls
    • 1 clove garlic chopped
    • 2 cups fresh basil leaves chopped
    • 1 lb good country bread or ciabatta bread
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • salt
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    Instructions

    • In a bowl, mix tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mozzarella, garlic, and basil. Let stand at room temperature so the juice from the raw vegetables comes out, at least 5–10 minutes. Salt to taste.
    • Cut bread into small pieces. Place in the bowl and mix.
    • Add olive oil and balsamic vinegar, mixing again before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 582mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 1mg
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