Roasted Bread Salad 🥗
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Roasted Bread Salad, a perfect blend of freshness and crunchiness, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. It’s a quick and easy recipe, ideal for lunch or snacks, boasting a medley of colorful vegetables and aromatic seasonings.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Red onion |
| 1 | English cucumber |
| 1/2 | Tomatoes |
| 4 | Black olives |
| 8 | Garlic cloves |
| 6 | Peppers |
| Bread slices | |
| 1/3 cup | Olive oil |
| 2 | Lemon juice |
| 1 | Dijon mustard |
| Salt and pepper, to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- Grill or roast the peppers until the skin is blackened and blistered.
- Place them in a plastic bag until cool enough to handle.
- Peel, seed, and cut into thin strips; set aside.
- Peel the onion and slice into rings.
- Thinly slice the cucumber.
- Thickly slice the tomatoes.
- Arrange these ingredients along with the black olives and roasted peppers on a serving platter, creating a vibrant display of colors.
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Prepare the Bread Cubes:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
- Brush or spray the bread slices with olive oil and cut them into cubes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crisp, approximately 10 minutes.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a screw-top jar, combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Shake well to emulsify the dressing.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Sprinkle the prepared salad with the golden bread cubes, adding a delightful crunch to every bite.
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad, ensuring each ingredient is lightly coated.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve the Roasted Bread Salad immediately, allowing everyone to savor the vibrant flavors and textures.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh, making it a perfect addition to potlucks, picnics, or as a quick and nutritious meal option.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 334.2
- Fat Content: 20.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 269mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.5g
- Fiber Content: 4.6g
- Sugar Content: 10.3g
- Protein Content: 5.2g
Indulge in the freshness of seasonal vegetables combined with the delightful crunch of golden bread cubes, all brought together with a zesty dressing. This Roasted Bread Salad is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion!