TOMATO-BREAD SALAD WITH BASIL AND CAPERS

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Tomato-Bread Salad with Basil and Capers image

Capers lend this panzanella-style tomato salad the perfect salty bite!

Provided by USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups 1/2-inch cubed French or Italian bread
1 ½ pounds tomatoes, stemmed and cut into medium dice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
½ large red onion, cut into small dice
½ cup torn fresh basil leaves
¼ cup drained capers
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pinch ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Place bread cubes on a cookie sheet with a rim; bake until bread is dried out, about 30 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile dice and salt the tomatoes in a medium bowl; stir in the garlic and let stand until juicy, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare remaining ingredients; add to tomatoes and toss. Add bread cubes; toss again. Adjust seasonings, including pepper to taste. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 447.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Steven Doe
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great make-ahead dish, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Daneco Davis
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Somrat Rocky
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This is the perfect summer salad! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and capers.


M Abuss
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Raju Bhaii1234
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This salad was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter dressing.


opp gamer
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Meh. It was okay. I think I would have liked it better with a different dressing.


Mark Rojas
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This recipe is a keeper! The tomatoes were bursting with flavor and the bread was perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Hortense Johnson
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Niaz King all
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The bread soaked up the dressing perfectly and the capers added a nice briny flavor.


Moeen Afridi
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This salad was a hit at our summer BBQ! The combination of juicy tomatoes, crispy bread, and tangy dressing was perfect. I added a bit of extra garlic and basil, and it was divine.