Mediterranean Salad
Blue Ribbon Recipe
I really love the freshness of Greek Salad and this one sure hits the spot. 
Ingredients
- 2 c
- french bread, stale and cubed
- 1 Tbsp
- olive oil
- 1 c
- english cucumber cut in 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 c
- red pepper
- 1/2 c
- green onions, finely sliced
- 4 c
- parsley, fresh and chopped
- 2 medium
- tomatoes, diced
- 2 Tbsp
- lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp
- salt
- 1 large
- garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp
- pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp
- ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp
- ground allspice
- 9 Tbsp
- olive oil, extra virgin
DRESSING INGREDIENTS
How to Make Mediterranean Salad
- 1NOTE: After a couple of hours, the croutons will start to absorb the dressing. Some people like this; others (including the reviewer for Toronto Life!) do not. Time the addition of the croutons to suit your taste.
- 2Preheat oven to 350.
- 3Spread the bread cubes on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil.
- 4Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, turning them every few minutes.
- 5They will take 10 to 20 minutes, depending on how fresh the bread is.
- 6Assemble the cucumber, peppers, green onion and parsley in a large bowl; leave out the tomatoes for now.
- 7Prepare the dressing: Stir the lemon juice, salt and garlic together until the salt dissolves.
- 8Add the pepper, cinnamon and allspice, then slowly beat in the olive oil.
- 9(May be prepared up to 12 hours ahead to this point.)
- 10Place the cut up tomatoes on top of the other vegetables.
- 11Pour on the dressing and toss well; add the croutons and toss again (see note).
About Mediterranean Salad
Course/Dish: Vegetables, Lettuce Salads
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: Greek
Other Tags: Quick & Easy, Healthy
