This is a wonderful summer salad to put together on those hot humid days when you want something tasty but do NOT want to turn on any kitchen appliance ! It looks pretty on a platter at potlucks and bbq's......I reccommend using sourdough bread and not subbing another kind.I make a fresh loaf the night before I make this salad.And since this is a salad with simple flavors,use the best quality ingredients and freshest basil.
*NOTE-don't add the dressing until a few minutes before you are ready to serve.If it sits for awhile (20+ minutes) the bread could become soggy.
Summer Bread Salad
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 minced garlic clove
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 cups sourdough bread, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup yellow grape tomatoes,halved
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
2 ounces shaved parmesan cheese
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
2 ounces shaved parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, slivers
Make a vinaigrette of the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
Mix the other ingredients together in a bowl with the vinaigrette. Let sit 5-10 minutes before serving, so the bread absorbs the dressing.
Make a vinaigrette of the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
Mix the other ingredients together in a bowl with the vinaigrette. Let sit 5-10 minutes before serving, so the bread absorbs the dressing.
