TOASTED BREAD SALAD

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Pair this delicious salad with Ginger Chicken Under a Brick for a mouthwatering meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons sugar
Juice of 2 limes
3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
5 tablespoons safflower oil
1 pound country-style bread, crust removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, very finely chopped (optional)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeds removed and finely chopped
2 cups arugula
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, lime juice, vinegar, and 3 tablespoons safflower oil; set vinaigrette aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil until well coated. Spread bread cubes in an even layer on a baking sheet. Transfer to oven until golden and toasted, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl and add cucumber, tomatoes, ginger (if using), cilantro, mint, basil, jalapeno, and arugula. Drizzle vinaigrette over top, and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.

Hyunjins Smile
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


nanjaya eunice
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I'm always looking for new ways to use toasted bread and this salad is a great option.


m1mohamad
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This is one of my favorite salads. I make it all the time.


Marie Shoulder blade
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I would definitely recommend this salad to others.


Lia Chatman
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner.


RAHMATULLA Abir
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad.


Umair Masood
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Boohle Mseleku
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.


Hasan Shah
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


shishupal singh BISHT
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread.


Rahim
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad as a meatless meal.


Jsk Jvs
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Zeeshi edits
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I'm not a big fan of toasted bread salads, but this one changed my mind. The dressing is amazing!


Ahmed Ahmednuur
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This is a great make-ahead salad. I like to make it the night before and let the flavors meld overnight.


Nazziwa shukurah
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I love this salad because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Christopher Landrau
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This was my first time trying this salad and I was pleasantly surprised. The toasted bread added a nice crunch and the dressing was light and flavorful.


Wyte Lee
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Eireann Stokesbyrne
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This toasted bread salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was spot-on, and the presentation was beautiful.