Italian Bread Salad with Olives

  Salads

This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a timesaver during the holidays, as it can be made ahead. Just keep the bread cubes separate and add them right before serving.

Italian Bread Salad with Olives

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 9 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (14 ounces) ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced olives
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350آ°. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix oil, garlic and pepper; drizzle 3 tablespoons over bread and toss to coat. Reserve remaining oil mixture. Spread in a single layer on two 15x10x1-in. baking pans.
  • 2. Bake until crisp and light brown, 12-18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar and salt into reserved oil mixture. Add tomatoes, olives and herbs; toss to coat.
  • 4. Cool bread cubes slightly. Add to tomato mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 316 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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