Bread Salad Recipe

Name: Bread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 1/2 loaf Italian or sourdough bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups (950 ml) total); best quality nonstick cooking spray; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 2 tbsp (30 ml) balsamic vinegar; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) black pepper; 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced; 1 large cucumber, cubed; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried basil or equivalent amount of fresh; 1 15 oz (420 grm). can cannellini or small white beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1/2 loaf Italian or sourdough bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups (950 ml) total)
best quality nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) black pepper
2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
1 large cucumber, cubed
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried basil or equivalent amount of fresh
1 15 oz (420 grm). can cannellini or small white beans, rinsed and drained

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees (200 C.).
2
Place the bread cubes in a large bowl and generously coat with the cooking spray; toss, coat again, then toss again.
3
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
4
In the same large bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper; mix well.
5
Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, basil and beans; toss to coat well.
6
Add the bread cubes then toss gently.
7
Can serve immediately but it is good after chilling for an hour, allowing bread to slightly absorb dressing.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 loaf Italian or sourdough bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups (950 ml) total), best quality nonstick cooking spray, 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil, 2 tbsp (30 ml) balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Bread Salad

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