TOMATO-BREAD SALAD WITH BASIL AND CAPERS

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Tomato-Bread Salad with Basil and Capers image

Capers lend this panzanella-style tomato salad the perfect salty bite!

Provided by USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups 1/2-inch cubed French or Italian bread
1 ½ pounds tomatoes, stemmed and cut into medium dice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
½ large red onion, cut into small dice
½ cup torn fresh basil leaves
¼ cup drained capers
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pinch ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Place bread cubes on a cookie sheet with a rim; bake until bread is dried out, about 30 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile dice and salt the tomatoes in a medium bowl; stir in the garlic and let stand until juicy, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare remaining ingredients; add to tomatoes and toss. Add bread cubes; toss again. Adjust seasonings, including pepper to taste. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 447.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Waiswa David
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


lungile mathenjwa
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer dish.


crazy tom ff (Abid Abdullah)
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread.


Crystal Jenkies
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Rd Gang
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This is my go-to recipe for a light and refreshing summer lunch.


Kendsay Kluksdal
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors.


Shazab Mallhi
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


aluminyo
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer dish.


Elsa Anyango
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread.


Micah Trump
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Brea berryhill
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This is my go-to recipe for a light and refreshing summer lunch.


Fareeha Iqbal
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors.


Bimala Raut
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Cliff Mcreynolds
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I love the combination of sweet tomatoes, tangy capers, and fresh basil in this salad. It's the perfect way to use up summer produce.


Anna Conner
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This tomato bread salad is a summer staple in our house! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's always a hit at potlucks.