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Tuscan Bread Salad

Name: Tuscan Bread Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed Italian bread; 1 small cucumber, seeded and cubed; 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/4 cup sliced Greek olives; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette, divided; 5 cups torn romaine

I have made this salad many times over the years and it always receives many compliments. The addition of capers and Greek olives gives it a unique flavor and the bread cubes, a nice crunchy texture. This salad is very easy to prepare and is one of our family’s favorites. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

4 cups cubed Italian bread
1 small cucumber, seeded and cubed
3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup sliced Greek olives
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette, divided
5 cups torn romaine

Directions

Place bread cubes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until dried and toasted, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, onion, olives, capers and toasted bread. Drizzle with 1/2 cup vinaigrette; toss to coat. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Add romaine and remaining vinaigrette; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 185 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 626mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

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