WARM WINTER BREAD SALAD

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This is winter's answer to summery panzanella. The assertive bread salad combines bitter greens, bacon, and hazelnuts, as well as oversize croutons, all tossed with herb vinaigrette. Recipe and image reprinted with permission from "Tartine Bread," by Chad Robertson, with photographs by Eric Wolfinger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices (1 inch thick) day-old Tartine Bakery's Country Bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (5 cups)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 small Belgian endives, leaves separated
1 head radicchio, inner leaves only, torn into 1-inch pieces
1 small head red-leaf lettuce, leaves torn into 1-inch pieces
1 head frisee, inner leaves only
1/3 cup blanched hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
3 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
Herb Vinaigrette
Finely grated pecorino Toscano cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Tossbread with oil and a pinch of salt.Spread onto a baking sheet,and bake until golden brown andcrisp, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine endives, radicchio,lettuce, and frisee in a bowl. Addhazelnuts, bacon, and croutons.Drizzle with half the vinaigrette,and toss well to combine.Add remaining vinaigrette asdesired. Season with salt andpepper. Garnish with cheese.

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


Denis
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Not bad, but I think I would have preferred a different dressing.


tararicard
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great go-to recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Hifza Malik
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This salad is perfect for a winter meal. It's hearty and filling, without being too heavy.


KING DAVID SULE
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!


Chaudhary Giwan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Hana Haha
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The dressing was tangy and flavorful, without being too heavy.


Shawon hussain
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I'm not a huge fan of Brussels sprouts, but I loved them in this salad. They added a nice crunch and bitterness.


ali mia
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The roasted vegetables were perfectly tender and flavorful.


Elizabeth Giles
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I added some crumbled goat cheese to my salad and it took it to the next level. Yum!


Jonathan Mulebinge
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I was skeptical about the bread salad concept, but I was proven wrong. This dish was delicious and comforting.


Frances Moseley
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This warm winter bread salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of roasted vegetables and hearty bread croutons made for a satisfying and flavorful dish.