Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad

Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad

Everything in this mid-summer Italian bread salad recipe is fresh, except the bread. Use a loaf of artisan or rosemary bread that is a touch stale

Calories
134
Carbohydrates
41g
Protein
21g
Potassium
488mg
Fiber
9g
Sugar
4g

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, peeled

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread

  • 2 cups chopped fresh basil

  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes

  • 1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber

  • 1 cup chopped red onion

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup olive oil, or as needed

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or as needed

Direction

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Rub peeled garlic clove around a wooden salad bowl.

  3. Pull apart or cut bread into bite-sized pieces.

  4. Combine bread, basil, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, thyme, and minced garlic in the prepared salad bowl.

  5. Add olive oil and vinegar; toss until evenly coated.