Wonderful Bread Salad
Transform your leftovers into a vibrant masterpiece with this Wonderful Bread Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's both rustic and refreshing. Combining golden, toasted cubes of crusty bread with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and earthy kalamata olives, this salad is bursting with bold, fresh flavors in every bite. Tossed with a zesty red wine vinegar and garlic dressing, and accented with fragrant basil leaves and thinly sliced red onions, it’s the perfect blend of crunchy and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and ideal for summer barbecues or light dinners, this bread salad is a satisfying, no-fuss dish that makes use of pantry staples while packing a gourmet punch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups crusty bread (such as ciabatta or baguette)
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread and toss to coat evenly.
Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, or until they are golden and slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil leaves, and kalamata olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cooled bread cubes to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the bread absorbs the flavors without becoming soggy.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Wonderful Bread Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.7 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7008 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 547.5 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 94.1 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 692 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 28.5 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 2842 mg | 60% | |
*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.
