Rustic Chicken Bread Salad Recipe

Name: Rustic Chicken Bread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups bite-sized cubes of hearty bread; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 large plum tomatoes; 1/2 small red onion; 1/2 cup small black olives; 10 large fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 -3 cups cold chicken, shredded or diced; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

6 cups bite-sized cubes of hearty bread
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 large plum tomatoes
1/2 small red onion
1/2 cup small black olives
10 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 -3 cups cold chicken, shredded or diced
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2
Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3
Bake 5 minutes; stir.
4
Continue baking 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted.
5
Cool.
6
Whisk vinegar with garlic, salt and pepper, then add olive oil.
7
Core tomatoes; cut lengthwise down the centre into bite-sized wedges.
8
Place in a large salad bowl suitable for tossing.
9
Cut red onion into rings and add to tomatoes along with olives and basil.
10
Whisk dressing; pour over tomato mixture.
11
Stir gently from bottom until well mixed.
12
Leave at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
13
When read to serve, add cooled bread cubes and chicken to tomato mixture; gently toss.
14
Serve right away garnished with Parmesan cheese.

401

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups bite-sized cubes of hearty bread, 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Rustic Chicken 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.

Rustic Chicken Bread Salad

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