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

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
- ยผ 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 5โ10 minutes.ย 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
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