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mediterranean salad

(6 RATINGS)
470 Pinches 8 Photos
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Bluff City, TN
Updated on Apr 12, 2024

Light salad with great Greek flavor. After a couple of hours, the croutons will begin to absorb the dressing. Some people like this; others do not. Time the addition of the croutons to suit your taste.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This Mediterranean salad is fresh for summer. It's filled with cucumber, tomato, bell peppers, and green onions. Parsley, rather than lettuce, is the base, which adds its distinct flavor to the salad. The dressing is savory and filled with warm spices. Our favorite part was the homemade croutons. They absorb the dressing and are so yummy. A delicious summertime salad when vegetables are in season.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups french bread, stale and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large English cucumber, cut in 1/2 inch cubes (1 cup)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup finely sliced green onions
  • 4 cups fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • DRESSING INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 9 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

How To Make mediterranean salad

  • Bread cubes on a baking sheet.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the bread cubes on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil.
  • Toast the bread cubes.
    Step 2
    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown. Turn them every few minutes. They will take 10 to 20 minutes depending on how fresh the bread is.
  • Cucumbers, bell peppers, and green onions in a bowl.
    Step 3
    Assemble the cucumber, peppers, and green onions in a large bowl. Leave out the tomatoes and parsley for now.
  • Blend the dressing ingredients.
    Step 4
    Blend the dressing ingredients until the salt dissolves.
  • Add parsley, tomatoes, and bread cubes.
    Step 5
    Add parsley, tomatoes, and croutons.
  • Add dressing.
    Step 6
    Pour on the dressing and toss to coat everything.
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