Description
A vibrant Italian salad featuring crusty bread, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups crusty bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Tear the crusty bread into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large bowl.
- Dice the vine-ripened tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
- Chop the cucumber and slice the red onion; mix them in with the bread and tomatoes.
- Add torn fresh basil leaves.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding crumbled feta or slices of fresh mozzarella. Use stale bread for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg