Spicy Bread and Tomato Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Bread and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 thick slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 15 cups); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 large onion, halved crosswise and sliced; 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped; Salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/3 cup plain whole milk yogurt, stirred until smooth; 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 medium European cucumber, peeled and cut into small dice; Juice of 1/2 lime

Servings: persons

12 thick slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 15 cups)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 large onion, halved crosswise and sliced
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
Salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup plain whole milk yogurt, stirred until smooth
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 medium European cucumber, peeled and cut into small dice
Juice of 1/2 lime

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Spread the diced bread out on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast for 6 to 7 minutes, or until dry on the outside.
3
Remove from the oven.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet.
5
Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
6
Add the onion and jalapenos, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
7
Stir in the cayenne pepper and the yogurt.
8
Add the toasted bread and stir gently to coat with the dressing.
9
Stir in the tomatoes, cover and cook until the bread is softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
10
Gently stir in the cucumber and lime juice and season with salt.
11
Spoon the salad onto individual plates and serve.

105

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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: 12 thick slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 15 cups), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Spicy Bread and Tomato 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.

Spicy Bread and Tomato Salad

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