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.

Simone Steward
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and healthy side dish.


Marlin Franklin
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I love the versatility of this salad. I've made it with different types of bread, vegetables, and cheese. It's always delicious.


Adam Johnson
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This is the best bread salad I've ever had. The dressing is amazing and the bread is perfectly toasted. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


ali ajgar
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I've never made a bread salad before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The salad turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Susan Nowak
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Violet Mokoena
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavors.


Gunga Ghates
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the croutons and the dressing.


eskender yoseph
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I've made this salad with different types of bread and it's always delicious. I especially like it with sourdough or focaccia.


Sikhulu
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Katie G
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.


GF GFR
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This bread salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and healthy side dish.


Ashikuzzaman Ashik
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Dhruba Stha
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the mix of flavors and textures. The dressing was the perfect finishing touch.


P1NK
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I'm not usually a fan of bread salads, but this one changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the bread was perfectly chewy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Naba Islam
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This bread salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was light and tangy, and the bread was perfectly toasted. I'll definitely be making this again.


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