Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad Recipe

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

• 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
• cup olive oil, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or as needed

Directions

Step 1: Gather all ingredients.

Step 2: Rub the peeled garlic clove around the inside of a wooden salad bowl to infuse the bowl with garlic flavor.

Step 3: Tear or cut the bread into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4: Add the chopped basil, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, thyme, and minced garlic to the bowl with the bread.

Step 5: Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Toss everything together until the bread and vegetables are evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Calories: 468

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.