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.

Shauna Sallaz
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's so versatile and that I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Echezona Ezejesi
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aberathna Aberathna
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This salad is a great starting point, but it's definitely customizable. I like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs and crumbled bacon for extra flavor.


Evelyn Chasaya
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I would make this salad again, but I would make a few changes. I would use a milder dressing and I would soften the bread cubes a bit more.


Alamgeer Shams
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Daryl Wingo
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The bread cubes were a bit too hard for my liking. I think I would have preferred them to be softer.


Bobbie Stafford
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This salad is a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a milder dressing.


Stephen Lococo
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I'm not a huge fan of bread salads, but this one was really good. The dressing was light and flavorful and the vegetables were fresh and crisp.


Likee girl
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This was my first time making Italian bread salad and it was a success! The flavors were amazing and the salad was so refreshing.


Arturo Gunn
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect summer dish.


Blue Queen Queen
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.


ACE1C
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Lerato Mitchell
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The dressing is tangy and flavorful and the bread cubes are nice and crispy.


souad kobtan
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the way the bread cubes soak up the dressing and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Altaf Gill
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to throw together and it's always delicious.


Hailey Medina
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This Italian bread salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of fresh vegetables, flavorful dressing, and crispy bread cubes. I'll definitely be making this again soon.