ITALIAN BREAD SALAD WITH OLIVES

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This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a timesaver during the holidays, as it can be made ahead. Just keep the bread cubes separate and add them right before serving. -Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf (14 ounces) ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
3/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup sliced olives
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix oil, garlic and pepper; drizzle 3 tablespoons over bread and toss to coat. Reserve remaining oil mixture. Spread in a single layer on two 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Bake until crisp and light brown, 12-18 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 316 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

chita tupas
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I'm not a big fan of bread salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The bread salad was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Comfort Amponsah
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This bread salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and easy side dish.


Kaifar
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to make a delicious meal without spending a lot of money.


Kevin Scott
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This bread salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


susant suman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread salad turned out great. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nalukenge Daphine
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This is the best bread salad I've ever had! The combination of flavors is perfect.


Indonesia Thapa
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The bread salad was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Lolo Lolo
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The bread salad was a great way to use up some leftover bread. It was also a nice change from the usual salad.


Musa Nurudeen
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


nkomo mike
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This Italian bread salad was a hit! The flavors were amazing and it was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.