Sara's Bread Salad Recipe

Name: Sara's Bread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, sliced into quarters; 1 cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 cloves garlic; 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; 2 red peppers, roasted, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 yellow peppers, roasted, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 green pepper, roasted, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 5 Roma tomatoes, halved; 1 onion, sliced; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 24 large shrimp; 4 wooden skewers, soaked overnight; Creole seasoning; 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 eggplant, sliced into quarters
1 cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 red peppers, roasted, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 yellow peppers, roasted, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 green pepper, roasted, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
5 Roma tomatoes, halved
1 onion, sliced
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
24 large shrimp
4 wooden skewers, soaked overnight
Creole seasoning
1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place eggplant in a shallow baking dish.
2
Season the eggplant with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and salt and pepper.
3
Place the eggplant in the oven and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender.
4
In a large saute pan, heat 1/2 cup of the olive oil.
5
Add the garlic cloves and cook, over medium heat, for 10 minutes to infuse the oil with garlic flavor.
6
Remove the garlic from the oil.
7
Fry the bread in the oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
8
Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
9
Season with salt, pepper and the Parmesan cheese.
10
To a large bowl, add the peppers.
11
Sprinkle the sliced tomatoes with salt and add to the peppers.
12
Add the onions and mix well.
13
Season the onion mixture with salt and pepper, remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
14
Toss well and set aside.
15
Skewer the shrimp.
16
Season with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.
17
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
18
Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
19
Remove from the grill and remove the shrimp from the skewers.
20
Remove the eggplant from the oven and cut into large pieces.
21
To serve: Place the eggplant in a large bowl.
22
Top with the pepper mixture and the shrimp.
23
Top with the fried bread.
24
Add basil and parsley.
25
Toss well.

1273

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

153

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 eggplant, sliced into quarters, 1 cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Sara's 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!

Sara's Bread Salad

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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