Best 8 Italian Bread Salad With Olives Recipes

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Indulge in the rustic flavors of Italy with our delectable Italian Bread Salad with Olives. Immerse yourself in a symphony of textures and tastes as you savor this classic dish, where crisp croutons, juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, tangy olives, and fragrant herbs dance together in a symphony of flavors. Drenched in a luscious dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar, each bite offers a delightful harmony of tanginess, sweetness, and a touch of herbaceousness. Discover variations of this beloved salad, including a hearty version with grilled chicken, a vegetarian delight with roasted vegetables, and a unique twist with quinoa and feta cheese. Embark on a culinary journey to savor the essence of Italy with our collection of Italian Bread Salad recipes, promising an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR-FRYER ITALIAN BREAD SALAD WITH OLIVES



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This quick and flavorful salad recipe always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. It's a timesaver during the holidays, as it can be made ahead. -Angela Spengler, Niceville, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups cubed ciabatta bread (1/2-inch cubes)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat air-fryer to 350°. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix oil, garlic and pepper; drizzle 2 tablespoons over bread and toss to coat. Reserve remaining oil mixture., Place bread cubes on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until crisp and light brown, 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, whisk vinegar and salt into reserved oil mixture. Add tomatoes, olives and herbs; toss to coat. Cool bread cubes slightly. Add to tomato mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PANZANELLA (ITALIAN BREAD SALAD)



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Why throw away the rest of that good, dense loaf you picked up at the bakery the other day? This is what the Italians do with day-old (or older) bread. Simply delicious!!!

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, very finely minced
1 cup fresh basil leaf, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more as needed
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 -8 slices thick country bread, torn into bite-size pieces (sourdough is good - dense, bakery bread)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic and basil.
  • Drizzle with the 1/2 cup olive oil and the 3 tblsps vinegar, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
  • Place half of the bread in a wide, shallow bowl.
  • Spoon half of the tomato mixture over the bread.
  • Layer the remaining bread on top and then the remaining tomato mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Just before serving, toss the salad and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • If the bread seems dry, add a little oil or vinegar.
  • Serve immediately.

EASY ITALIAN BREAD SALAD



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For a fresh-tasting side dish, Kathleen serves Italian Bread Salad. "This pretty blend is a snap to prepare. "For variety add whatever veggies you like, such as green or yellow peppers, zucchini, summer squash or sliced olives," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices Italian or French bread (1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 to 3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Lettuce leaves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Brush both sides of bread with 1 tablespoon oil. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cut into 1-in. cubes. , In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes, tomatoes, cucumber, onions and cheese. Divide among four lettuce-lined salad plates. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, garlic, basil and remaining oil. Drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ITALIAN BREAD SALAD WITH OLIVES



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We slashed the prep time of traditional Italian bread salad by using one secret ingredient. But we're lousy at keeping secrets: It's STOVE TOP Stuffing!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup hot water
4 cups STOVE TOP Everyday Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 tomato, seeded, chopped
1 cup chopped red onions
1 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
3/4 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Add hot water to stuffing mix in large bowl; stir just until moistened. Cover; let stand 5 min.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 4 g

MID-SUMMER ITALIAN BREAD SALAD



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Everything in this salad is fresh, except the bread! Prepare this salad by using a loaf of artisan bread or rosemary bread that is a touch stale. If your bread is too fresh, toast it until it is about half as dried and crunchy as a crouton.

Provided by Tamara

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 clove garlic
1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups chopped fresh basil
⅛ cup chopped fresh thyme
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Rub a peeled clove of garlic around a wooden salad bowl.
  • Pull apart or chop the bread into bite-size pieces.
  • In the prepared salad bowl, combine the bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garlic, basil and thyme. Add enough olive oil and vinegar to lightly coat, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 670.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

ITALIAN BREAD SALAD (PANZANELLA)



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Like so many Mediterranean bread salads, stale bread is combined here with red onion and tomato and dressed with vinegar and olive oil. It's like a bread salad version of gazpacho.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound stale country bread or baguette, cut in thick slices
1 small red onion, sliced very thin
Cold water
1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar (more to taste)
1 large garlic clove, minced or crushed in a mortar and pestle
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • If your bread is very hard, douse it with water first and saw it into a few pieces that will fit into a medium bowl. Cover with the onions. Pour on cold water to cover and let sit for 20 minutes. Lift the onions off the bread and rinse in a strainer. Drain the bread, squeeze out excess water and crumble the bread into a salad bowl.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil, and parsley to the bowl. Mix together the vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil, and toss with the bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 304, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 419 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ITALIAN PANZANELLA BREAD SALAD



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Italy's famous bread salad is usually associated with Tuscany, but my husband's father emigrated from Sicily, so I made up this version of bread salad using the flavors of Sicilian cuisine.

Provided by josephinecooks

Categories     Salad

Time 1h32m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces country style white bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons garlic flavored olive oil
½ teaspoon coarse salt
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups red or yellow teardrop tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 small red onion, cut into 3/4 inch slices
10 kalamata olives, pitted and halved
⅓ cup basil pesto
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1 head green or red leaf lettuce
¼ cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Toss the bread cubes with the olive oil to evenly coat. Sprinkle with salt, and toss again. Spread the cubed bread evenly over a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Toss together the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, peppers, onion, and kalamata olives in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pesto, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and pepper. Toss the tomatoes with the pesto mixture, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • To serve, toss the toasted bread cubes and goat cheese with the tomato mixture. Line a serving platter with a few lettuce leaves. Shred the remaining lettuce, and mound in the center of the platter. Spoon the bread mixture over the lettuce, and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 451.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ITALIAN BREAD SALAD



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Think of this as "panzanella verde." There's a lightness here and an herby earthiness that make this the kind of salad you really want on the hottest of summer days.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Salad     Olive     Side     Bake     Quick & Easy     Basil     Cucumber     Summer     Parsley     Capers     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups cubed (3/4-inch) country bread (about 1/2 pound)
1/2 seedless cucumber
1 celery rib, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped
3/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
3/4 cup packed basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup fine-quality extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F with rack in middle.
  • Spread out bread in a 4-sided sheet pan and toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
  • While bread cools, halve cucumber lengthwise, then core and thinly slice.
  • Toss together bread, cucumber, remaining ingredients, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper and let stand, tossing occasionally, 30 minutes. Season with additional oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Tips:

- Use a variety of olives for a more complex flavor. Black olives, green olives, and Kalamata olives are all good choices. - Toast the bread cubes until they are golden brown and crispy. This will give the salad a nice crunch. - Use a light, fruity olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is a good choice. - Add some fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, for a pop of flavor. - Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Italian bread salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying salad that will impress your family and friends.

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