ITALIAN BREAD SALAD

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Think of this as "panzanella verde." There's a lightness here and an herby earthiness that make this the kind of salad you really want on the hottest of summer days.

Provided by Lillian Chou

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Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups cubed (3/4-inch) country bread (about 1/2 pound)
1/2 seedless cucumber
1 celery rib, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped
3/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
3/4 cup packed basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup fine-quality extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F with rack in middle.
  • Spread out bread in a 4-sided sheet pan and toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
  • While bread cools, halve cucumber lengthwise, then core and thinly slice.
  • Toss together bread, cucumber, remaining ingredients, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper and let stand, tossing occasionally, 30 minutes. Season with additional oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Lehlohonolo Lekhooa
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This is the best bread salad I've ever had! Thanks for sharing the recipe.


Stefan Esche
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I love the pop of color from the tomatoes and cucumbers in this salad. It's so inviting!


Ahmed Hassan Mz
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and it will still be delicious the next day.


lanjoy
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I'm always looking for new ways to use sourdough bread. This salad is a great way to use up a loaf of sourdough that's starting to get stale.


RB Ripon
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This is a great recipe for beginner cooks. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Zwazo Nwa LLC
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The balsamic vinegar and honey dressing is a perfect complement to the vegetables and bread.


M Usman
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This is the perfect salad for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Kiberu Johnbaptist
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge and this is the perfect way to use them up.


lingani matakule
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I'm not usually a fan of bread salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Queen Chic Maprinco
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This is one of my favorite recipes from your blog. Keep up the great work!


ONLY VIDEOS
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of bread and vegetables and it's always delicious.


Dennis Baker
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Funmilayo Hannah
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover bread. I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Ani Tushi
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for summer gatherings.


Muslim yaar Muslim yaar
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the way the dressing brings all the ingredients together.


Magnus Eghosa
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I made this bread salad for my family dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of textures and flavors.


Messiah
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This Italian bread salad was a delightful culinary adventure! The combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and tangy dressing created a symphony of flavors. I highly recommend it.


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