Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad

Name: Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic; 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 cups chopped fresh basil; 0.125 cup chopped fresh thyme; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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Everything in this salad is fresh, except the bread! Prepare this salad by using a loaf of artisan bread or rosemary bread that is a touch stale. If your bread is too fresh, toast it until it is about half as dried and crunchy as a crouton.

Recipe by Tamara

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

1 clove garlic
1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups chopped fresh basil
⅛ cup chopped fresh thyme
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

Rub a peeled clove of garlic around a wooden salad bowl.
Pull apart or chop the bread into bite-size pieces.
In the prepared salad bowl, combine the bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, garlic, basil and thyme. Add enough olive oil and vinegar to lightly coat, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

468	Calories
18g	Fat
66g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 468
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Sodium 671mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 66g	24%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 16mg	79%
Calcium 154mg	12%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 421mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.