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. If your bread is too fresh, you can grill it a little bit so that it's as dry and crisp as a crouton.

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Fresh and Crunchy Italian Bread Salad

from Oh My Veggies

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 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients 

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• 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 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• salt

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 (estimated per serving)

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

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: bread salad recipe, Italian Bread Salad

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