Summer Garden Bread Salad
Capture the essence of summer with this vibrant Summer Garden Bread Salad—a refreshing spin on the classic panzanella. Featuring rustic, oven-toasted bread cubes paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and fragrant fresh herbs like basil and parsley, this salad is bursting with garden-fresh flavor. Tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette infused with Dijon mustard and garlic, each bite is a delightful balance of textures and zesty notes. Perfect for outdoor gatherings or as a light, wholesome dinner, this 30-minute recipe is a celebration of seasonal produce at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups day-old rustic bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread the bread cubes onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool while preparing the rest of the salad.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, sliced red onion, basil leaves, and parsley.
In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Add the toasted bread cubes to the salad bowl with the vegetables and herbs.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the bread and vegetables are evenly coated.
Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature so the flavors can meld and the bread can soak up the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.7 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1450 mg | 31% | |
*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.
