GRILLED BREAD AND TOMATO SALAD

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Provided by Fred Thompson

Categories     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Fourth of July     Picnic     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Graduation     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Tailgating     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Party     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces day-old Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
6 dead-ripe meaty tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into quarters
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/3 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
7 or 8 grindings black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. When it's about half melted, throw in the garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the garlic to take on a little bit of color. Remove from the heat and brush this mixture on both sides of each slice of bread.
  • 2. Oil the grill racks. Preheat your grill using all burners set on high and with the lid closed for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • 3. Place the bread on the grill, close the lid, and cook, turning once, until well marked. Careful here; depending on the moisture content of the bread, this could happen as quickly as 2 minutes (or about 1 minute on each side), but it usually takes about 4 minutes. Place the tomatoes on the grill, close the lid, and cook for a few minutes per side.
  • 4. Remove the bread to a cutting board, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss gently with your hands to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings if you desire. Serve at room temperature.

Jason Neal
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This salad was a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it to anyone.


EndingRetrograde
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as I expected. I think I might have used the wrong type of tomatoes.


kedar kafle
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The tomatoes in this salad were not very flavorful. I think it would be better to use ripe, in-season tomatoes.


Amjid Jani
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I found this salad to be a bit too oily. I would recommend using less olive oil in the dressing.


Alone Gamer
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Jehad Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this salad! The grilled bread and dressing really made it.


DaVinny Daddi
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This salad was a great way to use up my leftover grilled bread. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Marcon FF
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I loved the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to showcase fresh tomatoes.


Zion Goodwin
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the grilled bread adds a nice touch of crunch.


Mayaa Pal
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I'm always looking for new ways to make tomato salad, and this recipe definitely delivered! The grilled bread added a great smoky flavor, and the dressing was perfect.


Nafras Nafras
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This salad was a great way to use up my fresh tomatoes. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Kezzie Bennett
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.


Nathan Williams
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The grilled bread was a great addition, and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


LJ Hill
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This recipe is a keeper! The salad was light and refreshing, and the grilled bread added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Indra kamal Gurung
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden, and they were perfect. The grilled bread added a nice crunch, and the dressing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hhussam Mohamed
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I'm not usually a fan of tomato salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The grilled bread added a nice smoky flavor, and the balsamic vinegar dressing was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again!


Victoria Amaral
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This grilled bread and tomato salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The flavors were so fresh and summery, and the presentation was beautiful. I'll definitely be making this again!