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Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad

Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad

Name: Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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

Rating: 4.56 stars

210 Ratings
158 Reviews
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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.

By Tamara

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

total:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 to 6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Rub a peeled clove of garlic around a wooden salad bowl.

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Step 2

Pull apart or chop the bread into bite-size pieces.
Step 3

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:

468.2 calories; 11.9 g protein; 65.6 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 670.7 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (158)

Most helpful positive review

ENGILFOY

06/14/2003

This salad was divine! My fiance absolutely loved it! I found when that if you toast fresh bread pieces in warm olive oil mixed with minced garlic it adds a great flavor. Read More

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Donna

10/17/2003

This is a GREAT salad. I minced the garlic and added it to the dressing. I also mixed the vingar (I used red wine) with a teaspoon of prepared mustard before combining with the oil so it would combine better. I would toast the bread in the oven next time first so it won't be so soggy. I left out the cucumbers and used all tomatoes too. Read More

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(27)

210 Ratings

5 star values: 141
4 star values: 54
3 star values: 9
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 2

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ENGILFOY

06/14/2003

This salad was divine! My fiance absolutely loved it! I found when that if you toast fresh bread pieces in warm olive oil mixed with minced garlic it adds a great flavor. Read More

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(179)

CSANDST1

06/13/2003

This salad was wonderful! Very fresh tasting and flavorful. I chopped all ingredients in food processor except for tomatoes and bread. Did not measure salad ingredients (only dressing). Ended up with a lot of salad so I doubled dressing. My picky husband enjoyed this! The next day I used the salad (minus bread) as a sauce. I sauteed boneless skinless chicken breast pieces; added salad and heated through and served over pasta. Very tasty. Will definitely make this again! Read More

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(113)

LIZCANCOOK

07/10/2005

Excellent taste. Very fresh! I kept the bread and salad separate then we spooned each into individual bowls and tossed. This way leftovers won't be a soggy mess. We added salt and pepper. Read More

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(110)

Annette

06/22/2009

My husband and I loved this salad. The first time I made it I did not have thyme or red onion. I made it anyway and we thought that was delicious. When I had all the ingredients and tried it again it was out of this world. We both loved it. Mozzarella is a nice addition to this also. I did toast the bread and used only half of what was called for. I will make this over and over again this summer. Read More

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(49)

SUTHUN

07/22/2003

Wonderful flavor!! I only used 8 slices of bread 4 toasted and 4 not toasted to see which way we liked it. We much preferred the untoasted bread. Thanks for a great recipe. Read More

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(30)

ECTATE

10/17/2003

It is a must to toast the bread - left out the thyme. Oh so good. Read More

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(29)

Donna

10/17/2003

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CAIRA01

09/17/2004

Yummy! Make sure the bread is nice & stale. I had fresh bread that I had to broil to dry it slightly. The bread still seemed to soak up all the oil & vinegar too quickly. Read More

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(20)

NJSS2000

02/15/2012

I used a lot less bread my husband loved the taste. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 468.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 24 %

carbohydrates: 21 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 20 %

sugars:

fat: 27 %

saturated fat: 15 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 31 %

niacin equivalents: 60 %

vitamin b6: 14 %

vitamin c: 26 %

folate: 63 %

calcium: 15 %

iron: 26 %

magnesium: 21 %

potassium: 12 %

sodium: 27 %

thiamin: 60 %

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*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.

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ENGILFOY

06/14/2003

This salad was divine! My fiance absolutely loved it! I found when that if you toast fresh bread pieces in warm olive oil mixed with minced garlic it adds a great flavor.

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CSANDST1

06/13/2003

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LIZCANCOOK

07/10/2005

Excellent taste. Very fresh! I kept the bread and salad separate then we spooned each into individual bowls and tossed. This way leftovers won't be a soggy mess. We added salt and pepper.

Helpful

(110)

Annette

06/22/2009

Helpful

(49)

SUTHUN

07/22/2003

Wonderful flavor!! I only used 8 slices of bread 4 toasted and 4 not toasted to see which way we liked it. We much preferred the untoasted bread. Thanks for a great recipe.

Helpful

(30)

ECTATE

10/17/2003

It is a must to toast the bread - left out the thyme. Oh so good.

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(29)

Donna

10/17/2003

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(27)

CAIRA01

09/17/2004

Yummy! Make sure the bread is nice & stale. I had fresh bread that I had to broil to dry it slightly. The bread still seemed to soak up all the oil & vinegar too quickly.

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(20)

NJSS2000