hardcase

Bread Salad


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8-10 servings

12 ounces Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 Lb tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 cucumbers, cut into 1/8 inch slices
1 large roasted red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted olives




1.Cut bread into cubes and toast in oven 10 minutes stirring often
2.Set aside to cool.
3.Combine next 6 ingredients in a food processor; pulse 5 to 6 times or just until chopped..
4.Add oil and vinegar, and pulse until combined.
5.Combine bread, tomatoes, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; add dressing, and toss well.
6.Let salad stand, covered, at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

trigatch4

Here's the picture from the recipe contest:

mtatum4496

This looks great! I wonder how the recipe would do if you mixed the breads a little, perhaps some Italian, some pumpernickel and maybe some wheat or rye?

hardcase

Sounds good to me! Just do it that way out of habit, but thats the way new recipes are born. Keep me informed . Have seen recipes using Chiabatta,pita bread, french, and sourdough bread so your idea isn't too far out there, in fact sounds down right interesting.