Best 11 Salad In A Bread Bowl Recipes

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We all love a good salad, crispy fresh vegetables tossed in a homemade vinaigrette dressing. A bread bowl salad takes this classic dish to the next level. Salads in bread bowls are typically a salad served in a hollowed-out loaf of bread. They can be a fun and creative way to serve salad. You can choose from a variety of salads, from green salads with cucumbers, lettuce, and carrots to pasta salads, and even fruit salads, and a variety of breads, from sourdough to Italian to French.

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

SALAD IN A BREAD BOWL



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When I made salads in the past, I always served fresh-from-the-oven bread. Not this fun recipe combines these two great foods into one!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough, thawed
8 cups torn lettuce
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup quartered thinly sliced cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
Italian salad dressing or dressing of your choice

Steps:

  • Divide bread dough into four equal portions; pat each into an 8-in. circle. Coat the outside of four 5-in. x 2-in. round ovenproof bowls with cooking spray. Place upside down on a baking sheet. Shape dough circles around bowls. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cauliflower, cucumber, celery and carrots; set aside. , In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Place 2-1/2 cups of lettuce mixture into each bread bowl. Top with 1/4 cup beef mixture. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD IN BREAD BOWLS



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Serve a delicious chicken salad in a tasty bread bowl that begs to be eaten.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package regular active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
3 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb)
1/2 cup reduced-fat Caesar dressing
1 large or 2 small bunches romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (10 cups)
1 cup Caesar or garlic-flavored croutons
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Stir in Bisquick® mix until dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball. Turn dough onto surface lightly dusted with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Knead about 1 minute or until smooth. Cover and let rise 10 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease outsides of five 10-ounce (large) custard cups. Place cups upside down on large ungreased cookie sheet. Divide dough into 5 equal parts. Pat or roll each part into 7-inch circle. Shape circles over outsides of custard cups. (Do not curl dough under edges of cups.)
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Tap custard cups to loosen bread bowls. Cool 3 minutes; carefully lift bread bowls off custard cups. (Custard cups and bread will be hot.) Cool bread bowls upright on wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, heat coals or gas grill. Place chicken on grill. Cover and grill 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cut chicken diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. In large bowl, pour dressing. Add romaine; toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons, cheese and pepper; toss. Divide salad among bread bowls. Top each with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BLT BREAD SALAD



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Zesty and fun BLT Bread Salad always draws raves, says Tonya Vowels of Vine Grove, Kentucky. "It tastes just like a BLT, has a light vinaigrette dressing and goes well with so many main dishes," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cubed French bread
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
1 tablespoon chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes on an ungreased baking sheet; coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the water, vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar and oil until smooth. In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato and bread cubes. Sprinkle with bacon and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WARM BREAD SALAD



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This is, quite possibly, the bread salad to end all bread salads. Judy Rodgers, the legendary chef and bread lover, developed it to serve alongside roast chicken, but it's perfect paired with any roast meat. Bread chunks are mixed with a sharp vinaigrette, softened currants, toasted pine nuts and lightly cooked scallions and garlic. Everything is piled into a roasting pan then slid into the oven just before the chicken comes out and stays in while the chicken rests (if you're not making it with chicken, heat the oven to 450, turn it off and pop the salad in for 15 minutes). At the last minute, toss the bread mixture with arugula and vinaigrette. Top with your meat of choice (or not) and dig in.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon dried currants
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons pine nuts
8 to 10 ounces slightly stale ciabatta or other open-textured white bread
8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar, approximately
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, slivered
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
4 tablespoons lightly salted chicken stock or lightly salted water
4 cups arugula leaves or mustard greens, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Place currants in a small dish, add red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon warm water, and set aside. Heat broiler. Place pine nuts in small baking dish, and toast under broiler until very lightly colored. Set aside.
  • Cut bread into three or four large chunks. Closely trim off most of the crust and reserve, if desired, to toast and use for bread crumbs or to float in soup. Brush bread all over with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Briefly broil bread chunks, turning until crisp and golden on surface. Remove from oven, trim off any charred tips, and tear chunks into irregular pieces, from 2-inch wads to large crumbs. You should have 4 cups. Place in wide metal, glass or ceramic salad bowl.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil with 1 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle 1 1/2 tablespoons of this dressing over bread and toss.
  • Place one tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet. Add garlic and scallions, and cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until softened but not colored. Add to bread and fold in. Drain currants and fold in. Add pine nuts and fold in. Drizzle salad with stock or water, and fold in. Taste a couple of pieces of bread. Add a little more vinegar, salt and pepper if necessary. Toss well, and transfer to a 4-cup baking dish. Tent lightly with foil. Do not wash salad bowl. Set salad aside until about 30 minutes before serving time.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place bread salad in oven, turn off heat, and leave for 15 minutes. Return salad to bowl. Add greens, remaining vinaigrette, and enough of remaining olive oil so bread is not dry. Toss again. Serve with grilled or roasted meat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 473, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 434 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HAM AND CHEESE SALAD BOWL



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An easy-to-make edible bread bowl stars in a delicious ham and cheese dinner salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Cook and drain peas as directed on box; cool. In large bowl, mix peas and remaining salad filling ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Generously grease bottom and side of 9-inch pie plate with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to boiling. Add Bisquick mix all at once; reduce heat to low and stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute 30 seconds or until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat; beat in eggs, one at a time, with spoon. Continue beating until smooth. Spread in bottom of pie plate (do not spread up side).
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until puffed and dry in center. Cool 30 minutes. Just before serving, fill with salad filling. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 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

PIZZA DOUGH SALAD BOWL



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 pound store-bought pizza dough
Nonstick cooking spray, for the bowl
3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup green pitted Castelvetrano olives
1/2 cup sliced marinated roasted red peppers
12 slices salami, half cut into strips
6 ounces cubed mozzarella
Fresh basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the bowl: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour.
  • Stretch out the pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Place a 10-inch metal bowl upside down on a baking tray. Cover the outside of the bowl with cooking spray. Drape the dough over the bowl. (Make sure the dough is not too thin.)
  • Mix the melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl and brush over the dough, reserving extra. Bake until the dough is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • For the dressing: Meanwhile, mix the oil, vinegar, mustard and oregano together in a bowl.
  • Carefully remove the cooked pizza crust from the bowl using a kitchen towel or oven mitts. Brush the inside of the bread bowl with the remaining garlic butter and allow it cool and crisp.
  • For the salad: Add the lettuce, olives, peppers, strips of salami and cubed mozzarella to a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss. Tip into the pizza bowl. Fold the remaining slices of salami into quarters and arrange on top of the salad. Garnish with the basil.

BREAD SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 12m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
1/2 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 cups garlic and herb croutons

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, and capers. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and oil; season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss thoroughly but gently. Spread croutons in a single layer in a large serving bowl. Spoon vegetables evenly over the croutons and pour any remaining liquid in the bowl over all.

ITALIAN CHEF SALAD BREAD BOWL



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This can be a great main dish. I love bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls) and that is one of my favorite things about this salad. It is just delicious!

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) round loaf crusty bread
6 ounces bocconcini (1 cup, halved)
5 ounces provolone cheese, cut into 3/4-inch by 1/4-inch pieces
4 ounces prosciutto or 4 ounces deli ham, thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup assorted pitted deli olive
3 ounces pepperoni slices, 3/4 cup
1/2 cup red onion, sliced
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
5 cups salad greens
1 cup fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • Cut off top third of bread; cut into 3/4-inch pieces.
  • Place on baking sheet, let stand at room temperature about 1 hour to dry.
  • Meanwhile, prepare salad; in large bowl, toss bocconcini, provolone, prosciutto, tomatoes, olives, pepperoni and onion with bread cubes and dressing.
  • Gently stir in salad greens and basil.
  • Spoon into bread bowl; serve any remaining salad in serving bowl.

BREAD SALAD



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Make and share this Bread Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Richard-NYC

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf crusty bread, torn into bite size pieces
2 lbs plum tomatoes, cut into chunks
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 dash hot pepper flakes
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine bread, tomatoes and basil in large bowl.
  • In food processor with metal blade, chop garlic and salt. Add rosemary, hot pepper flakes and vinegar.
  • Add olive oil in a stream to emulsify.
  • Toss bread mixture and dressing.
  • Allow to stand for at least 20 minutes so the bread can absorb the dressing.

CHICKEN CAESAR FLATBREAD BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY



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Why not make your entire meal edible, even the bowl you serve it in?! The three-ingredient flatbread bowl is easy to whip up for lunch or a fun dinner, and all you have left to do is grill some chicken, throw together a yummy dressing, and assemble the salad. If you are running short on time, use store-bought Caesar dressing and shredded rotisserie chicken.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h17m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 17

⅓ cup self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons whole milk greek yogurt
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons whole milk greek yogurt
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup crouton
2 metal bowls, 8 inches (20 cm)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
  • Make the flatbread bowl: In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and yogurt with a flexible spatula to combine. Knead the dough with your hands until a smooth ball forms, about 5 minutes.
  • Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Turn out the dough and roll out to a 9-inch (22.5 cm) round as thin as a sheet of paper. Rotate the round occasionally to help the dough hold its shape. Lightly dust with flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking, but be careful not to use too much flour, which will make the flatbread tough.
  • Invert an 8-inch (20 cm) metal bowl so the domed side faces up. Grease the bowl generously with nonstick spray, then spray one side of the dough. Gently lay the dough, greased-side down, over the bowl, pressing it flush against the surface. It's fine if the dough folds over on itself in places. Grease the inside of the other bowl, then spray the exposed side of the dough. Press the second bowl over the dough. With a paring knife, trim any excess dough around the edges.
  • Transfer the bowls, still upside down, to a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown, lift the top bowl to check. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • When the bowls are cool enough to handle, remove the top bowl. Gently invert the other bowl and let the flatbread bowl slide off. Let cool completely on the rack. It will continue to crisp as it cools.
  • Make the salad: Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until deep golden brown, about 6 minutes per side, or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (75˚C) on an instant-read thermometer. Remove the chicken from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Parmesan, and salt to taste. Drizzle in the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly to emulsify. Stir in the yogurt until smooth. Season with pepper to taste, if desired.
  • Once the chicken has rested, thinly slice.
  • Fill the flatbread bowl with the romaine, then top with the sliced chicken, croutons, dressing, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1238 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 87 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

  • Choose a sturdy bread bowl that can hold the salad ingredients without getting soggy. A round loaf of sourdough or French bread works well.
  • Hollow out the center of the bread bowl, leaving about 1 inch of bread around the edges. Reserve the bread cubes for croutons or another use.
  • Add a layer of lettuce or other greens to the bottom of the bread bowl. This will help to keep the other ingredients from sticking to the bread.
  • Layer in your favorite salad ingredients, such as vegetables, fruits, cheese, nuts, and seeds.
  • Drizzle with a dressing of your choice. A simple vinaigrette or creamy dressing works well.
  • Top with additional croutons, herbs, or grated cheese, if desired.

Conclusion:

Salad in a bread bowl is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover bread. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a salad in a bread bowl recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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