Cherry Tuscan Salad Recipe

Name: Cherry Tuscan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cubed day-old Italian bread (3/4-inch); ⅓ cup olive oil; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); ¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 cups pitted sweet cherries (fresh); 2 cups sliced red bell peppers; 2 cups sliced yellow bell peppers; ½ cup julienned fresh basil; ¼ cup sliced ripe olives; 3 tablespoons drained capers; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

6 cups cubed day-old Italian bread (3/4-inch)
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 cups pitted sweet cherries (fresh)
2 cups sliced red bell peppers
2 cups sliced yellow bell peppers
½ cup julienned fresh basil
¼ cup sliced ripe olives
3 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Place bread in large bowl and let stand, uncovered for 30 minutes or until slightly dry.
2
In a bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt & pepper.
3
Pour dressing over bread.
4
and toss until all liquid is absorbed.
5
In another bowl, combine the cherries, peppers, basil, olives and capers.
6
Alternately layer bread and cherry mixture in a serving bowl, beginning with bread and.
7
ending with pepper mixture.
8
Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.
9
Sprinkle.
10
with Parmesan cheese just before serving.
11
6 Servings.

442

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Protein

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups cubed day-old Italian bread (3/4-inch), ⅓ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Cherry Tuscan 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!

Cherry Tuscan Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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