Basil And Bread Salad Recipe

Name: Basil And Bread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CROUTONS:; 1/2 whole Loaf Of Brown Or French Bread (about 3 Cups Cubed); 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper; _____; FOR THE SALAD:; 1 cup Basil, Packed; 2 whole Heads Of Romaine; 3 whole Tomatoes, Sliced; 1 pound Mozzarella Cheese (shredded Or Cubed); _____; FOR THE DRESSING:; 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinaigrette; 1 teaspoon Fresh Squeezed Lemon; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; Generous Amount Of Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste

Servings: persons

FOR THE CROUTONS:
1/2 whole Loaf Of Brown Or French Bread (about 3 Cups Cubed)
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt And Pepper
_____
FOR THE SALAD:
1 cup Basil, Packed
2 whole Heads Of Romaine
3 whole Tomatoes, Sliced
1 pound Mozzarella Cheese (shredded Or Cubed)
_____
FOR THE DRESSING:
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinaigrette
1 teaspoon Fresh Squeezed Lemon
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
Generous Amount Of Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste

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Slice bread into 1/2 inch cubes, toss in the olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper. Heat a pan on medium-high heat and toast bread until crispy. (A thick brown bread is super yummy for this salad, but French will work as well.) Try not to eat all of the croutons while you assemble the rest of the salad.
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Slice basil finely and chop romaine lettuce, combining in a large serving bowl.
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Mix dressing ingredients. (I found that the salad needed a lot of salt.) Toss lettuce and basil with dressing until greens are coated. Add tomatoes, cheese, toasted bread and combine.
4
Top with more fresh pepper and try to contain your joy when you take your first bite.
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Notes:
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Garlic is delicious if toasted in the oven with olive oil and then added to dressing.
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If leaving this salad overnight, do not add the croutons or they will get soggy.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CROUTONS:, 1/2 whole Loaf Of Brown Or French Bread (about 3 Cups Cubed), 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Salt And Pepper, and more.

Yes, Basil And Bread Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Basil And Bread Salad

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