Roasted Bread Salad
Crispy, golden cubes of oven-roasted bread are the star of this vibrant Roasted Bread Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's perfect for any occasion. Combining the crunch of day-old sourdough with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad delivers a medley of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty balsamic-garlic dressing and finished with fragrant basil and savory Parmesan shavings, this 25-minute recipe is a fresh, satisfying approach to using up leftover bread. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or even a centerpiece for alfresco dining, this roasted bread salad will leave your taste buds craving more while keeping food waste to a minimum.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g day-old crusty bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or baguette)
- 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 g fresh basil leaves, torn
- 30 g shaved Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the day-old bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread cubes, ensuring they are evenly coated. Toss to combine.
Bake the bread cubes in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
While the bread roasts, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the roasted bread cubes to the mixing bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until well combined.
Gently fold in the torn basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Allow the salad to sit for 5–10 minutes to let the bread soak up some of the dressing and flavors.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 754 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 424 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
