Serve this unique salad as a side dish, or top with grilled shrimp or chicken and present as a main course.
Grilled Bread Salad
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper for seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 1-inch slices day-old French bread, cut on the diagonal
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pound medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 4 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, and honey. Whisk well and season with salt and pepper. Set this vinaigrette aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Mix the garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil and let sit 10 minutes. Lightly brush the bread with the olive oil mixture and season with salt and pepper. Grill the bread until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes each side, being careful not to burn it. Transfer bread to wire rack to cool. Tear slices into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Toss onion with tomatoes, cucumber, capers, and herbs. Add bread and toss; season to taste with vinaigrette, salt, and pepper. Toss salad well and cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Bread Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories 298,Fat 17,Perfat 51,Cholesterol 8,Carbo 31,Protein 6
