Italian Bread Salad
By
Angela Pietrantonio
@mrsjoepie
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A personal favorite! This is quick and easy salad to throw together and I like to serve it my pasta dishes.
Recipe Source~ Country Italian Cooking
Recipe Source~ Country Italian Cooking
Ingredients
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1loaf (about 12 ounces) sourdough, rosemary -olive oil or roasted garlic
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1 csliced red onion
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1 tspminced garlic
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1/2 cprepared balsamic & olive oil vinaigrette
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1 1/2 cgrape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
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1/3 cpitted black olives & green olives
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1 pkgeuropean salad mix or pre-washed baby spinach
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·grated parmesan cheese
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·ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Italian Bread Salad
- Preheat oven to 250*F. Tear bread into large cubes, about eh size of marshmallows. Place on baking sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly dry but not browned. Set aside to cool.
- Place onion slices and garlic in large salad bowl. Add vinaigrette and stir to coat. Set aside a few minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Add tomatoes and olives; stir gently to coat with dressing. Add greens, bread cubes and Parmesan; toss gently. Add more vinaigrette if needed and season with black pepper.
8 points per serving
About Italian Bread Salad
Course/Dish: Lettuce Salads Other Salads
Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy
