Toasted Bread Salad with Salami
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Toasted Bread Salad with Salami, a hearty medley of textures and vibrant flavors that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring crispy, golden cubes of oven-toasted sourdough or ciabatta, this dish combines bursts of freshness from juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and aromatic basil. Thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp bite, while savory, pan-crisped salami brings a luxurious depth. Toss it all with a tangy, honey-sweetened Dijon vinaigrette for a perfectly balanced finish. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing salad is a versatile standout, ideal for everything from light lunches to impressive dinner accompaniments.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams crusty bread (e.g., sourdough or ciabatta)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 100 grams salami, thinly sliced
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 100 grams mixed salad greens
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the crusty bread into 2.5 cm cubes and toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 minced garlic clove. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet in an even layer.
Toast the bread cubes in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Set them aside to cool.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced salami and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, mixed salad greens, and fresh basil leaves.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, remaining minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Top the salad with the crispy salami slices and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1000 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 566 mg | 12% | |
*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.
