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Tuscan Bread Salad Recipe

A refreshing and hearty salad made with stale bread, ripe tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups stale bread, cubed preferably sourdough
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
  2. Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. Toss everything together until the bread is well coated with the dressing and the vegetables are evenly distributed.
  4. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the flavors.
  5. Just before serving, add the chopped fresh basil and give the salad one last toss.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bread Salad, Panzanella, Tuscan
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