Grilled Tomatillo Bread Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Tomatillo Bread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 2 cups diced baguette (1/2 inch); 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 6 tomatillos (1 pound), husked and rinsed; 2 jalapenos; 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Pinch of sugar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 cups torn frisee; 4 ounces queso fresco or ricotta salata, crumbled

Servings: persons

2 cups diced baguette (1/2 inch)
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 tomatillos (1 pound), husked and rinsed
2 jalapenos
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Pinch of sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups torn frisee
4 ounces queso fresco or ricotta salata, crumbled

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a large bowl, toss the diced bread with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
3
Spread the bread on a large, rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
4
Let cool.
5
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
6
Rub the tomatillos, jalapenos and garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon of the oil and grill over high heat, turning frequently, until charred and softened slightly, about 8 minutes.
7
Peel and mash the garlic to a paste.
8
In a large bowl, whisk the garlic paste with the lime juice, sugar and the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil.
9
Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
10
Peel and seed the jalapenos; finely chop them and add them to the bowl.
11
Chop the tomatillos and add them to the bowl along with the frisee, baguette croutons and queso fresco.
12
Season the salad with salt and pepper, toss well and serve immediately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups diced baguette (1/2 inch), 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 6 tomatillos (1 pound), husked and rinsed, 2 jalapenos, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tomatillo 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.

Grilled Tomatillo Bread Salad

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