Capsicum, Tomato and Crunchy Bread Salad Recipe

Name: Capsicum, Tomato and Crunchy Bread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Italian bread (any type of dry Italian-style bread, pagnotta was used in this recipe); 1 medium garlic, bulb; 9 egg tomatoes, peeled; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra; 2 large red capsicums; 1 large yellow capsicum; 1 cup fresh basil leaf, lightly-packed and torn; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; ⅓ cup olive oil

Servings: persons

Italian bread (any type of dry Italian-style bread, pagnotta was used in this recipe)
1 medium garlic, bulb
9 egg tomatoes, peeled
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra
2 large red capsicums
1 large yellow capsicum
1 cup fresh basil leaf, lightly-packed and torn
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
⅓ cup olive oil

1
DRESSING:Separate garlic bulbs into cloves, don't peel.
2
Combine garlic, tomatoes and oil in baking dish.
3
Bake uncovered, in moderately hot oven about 30 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft, gently turning tomato occasionally; cool.
4
Reserve garlic for the dressing.
5
Cut bread into 2 cm squares, combine in a bowl with extra olive oil; mix well.
6
Place bread in single layer on oven tray, toast in moderate oven about 10 minutes.
7
Quarter capsicums, remove seeds and membranes.
8
Grill capsicums, skin side up, until skin blisters and blackens.
9
Peel away skin, slice capsicums into thick strips.
10
Combine tomatoes, capsicums, basil in a large bowl; toss gently.
11
Add crunchy bread to salad just before serving.
12
DRESSING Squeeze pulp from garlic.
13
Blend with vinegar and sugar until smooth.
14
Add oil gradually in a thin stream while motor is running.
15
Blend until thick.

469

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Italian bread (any type of dry Italian-style bread, pagnotta was used in this recipe), 1 medium garlic, bulb, 9 egg tomatoes, peeled, ¼ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Capsicum, Tomato and Crunchy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Capsicum, Tomato and Crunchy Bread Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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