Grilled Lebanese Salad

Name: Grilled Lebanese Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 13 servings
Ingredients: 8 plum tomatoes; 1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms; 2 medium red onions; 2 medium green peppers; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 4 cups cubed French bread (3/4-in. cubes); 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Grill: 10 min. YIELD: 13 servings

Amazingly, even our kids eat their greens, herbs and garden veggies when they’re prepared this way. Fresh and healthy never tasted more delicious. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Ingredients

8 plum tomatoes
1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms
2 medium red onions
2 medium green peppers
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
4 cups cubed French bread (3/4-in. cubes)
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Cut tomatoes and mushrooms in half; place in a large bowl. Cut onions and peppers into 1/2-in.-thick slices; add to bowl. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with garlic salt; toss to coat.
2. Place bread cubes in another large bowl. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with thyme, oregano, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Thread on metal or soaked wooden skewers.
3. Transfer vegetables to a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Grill bread cubes, covered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until toasted, turning occasionally.
4. Coarsely chop the tomatoes, onions and peppers; place in a large bowl. Add the mushrooms, bread cubes, cucumber and basil; drizzle with vinegar and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 113 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.