Tusca Bread and Tomato Salad Recipe

Name: Tusca Bread and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 (12 inch) baguette; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt or 2 teaspoons sea salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 8 tomatoes (3 lbs); ½ cup fresh basil leaf, torn; mesclun (optional); balsamic vinaigrette (optional); fruit (optional); cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 (12 inch) baguette
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt or 2 teaspoons sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
8 tomatoes (3 lbs)
½ cup fresh basil leaf, torn
mesclun (optional)
balsamic vinaigrette (optional)
fruit (optional)
cheese (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F
2
In a small pan over medium heat, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, butter and garlic.
3
Stir about 2 minutes or until butter is melted.
4
Cut baguette into 1/2 inch cubes.
5
Put in a 10 x 15 inch baking pan and drizzle oil-butter mixture over bread and mix well.
6
Bake until golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
7
Remove from oven and let cool in pan.
8
Mix remaining olive oil, vinegar salt and pepper in a bowl, then stir in tomatoes and bread cubes.
9
(If the tomatoes are large, chop them before stirring in.)
10
Serve at room temperature.
11
I think it would be great on a bed of mesclun tossed lightly with a light vinaigrette.

401

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped, 1 (12 inch) baguette, and more.

Yes, Tusca 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tusca Bread and Tomato Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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