Tomato Salad With Crunchy Crushed Croutons Recipe

Name: Tomato Salad With Crunchy Crushed Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 slices Hearty Bread; 1 Medium Shallot, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan; 1 pound Cherry Or Grape Tomatoes, Mixed Colors If Possible, Halved; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Balsamic (or Red Wine) Vinegar; Freshly Ground Pepper; Optional Garnish: Fresh Basil

Servings: persons

5 slices Hearty Bread
1 Medium Shallot, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan
1 pound Cherry Or Grape Tomatoes, Mixed Colors If Possible, Halved
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 Tablespoon Balsamic (or Red Wine) Vinegar
Freshly Ground Pepper
Optional Garnish: Fresh Basil

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Chop the bread slices using a food processor until they are in uneven chunks, the biggest should be about 1 inch. You can also tear it apart if you prefer. Place crumbs in a bowl and toss with shallots, garlic, salt, pepper to taste, 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, and grated cheese. Mix until everything is coated in oil. Spread out on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and dry, about 15 - 20 minutes. Allow croutons to cool before serving or storing.
3
Place tomatoes in a bowl, set aside. In another bowl, combine remaining olive oil, sugar, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste, whisk to combine. Toss the dressing with the tomatoes, top with croutons and slivered basil.

155

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 slices Hearty Bread, 1 Medium Shallot, Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, and more.

Yes, Tomato Salad With Crunchy Crushed Croutons 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.

Tomato Salad With Crunchy Crushed Croutons

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