Name: Giant Salad in Bread
Category: Main Course
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Canned Tuna in Oil | 160g |
| Rustic Bread (Homemade) | 600g |
| Red Spring Onions | 80g |
| Sardinian Tomatoes (Camone) | 100g |
| Mozzarella | 100g |
| Fresh Basil Leaves | 10 |
| Taggiasca Olives | 40g |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | To Taste |
| Fine Salt | To Taste |
| Black Pepper | To Taste |
| Oregano | To Taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Bread Shell: Start by cutting the rustic bread. Using a serrated knife, make a horizontal incision across the top third of the bread, separating it into two parts: one-third will serve as the lid, and the remaining two-thirds will be the container.
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Remove the Bread Interior: With a small knife, carefully cut along the crust of the bread to separate the soft inner bread from the outer shell. Gently pull out the bread’s crumb with your hands, being cautious not to tear the crust.
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Toast the Bread: Place the bread shell, lid, and the cubed interior on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
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Grill: Put the tray in a preheated oven at 240°C (475°F) with the grill function on. Toast for about 4 minutes, then flip the bread and toast for another 4 minutes. After 8 minutes, the bread should be perfectly crispy and golden. Let it cool completely.
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Prepare the Salad: While the bread is cooling, focus on preparing the salad. Cut the mozzarella into cubes, slice the spring onions into rounds, and halve the Sardinian tomatoes.
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Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, add half of the toasted bread cubes (the remaining ones can be saved for soups or turned into breadcrumbs). Add the sliced onions, pitted taggiasca olives, diced tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, and torn basil leaves.
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Dress the Salad: Drizzle the ingredients with olive oil, season with salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of oregano. Add the tuna (without draining it) and gently toss to combine all the flavors.
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Serve: Transfer the prepared salad into the bread shell. Serve with the bread lid alongside for a delightful, visual presentation.
Enjoy: This delicious salad served in a rustic bread bowl is perfect for a vibrant, fresh meal, and its creative presentation is sure to impress your guests!
