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Italian Bread Salad

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Italian Bread Salad

Italian Bread Salad

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Equipment

  • - Food Processor (for quick dicing of vegetables if desired)

  • - Mandoline Slicer (to slice tomatoes and cucumbers evenly)

  • - Cheese Grater (optional, for grating cheese more finely)

  • - Mixing Bowls (used for combining ingredients)

  • - Salad Bowl or Serving Platter (for serving the salad)

  • - Cutting Board and Knife Set (for preparing any additional components like bread)

  • - Measuring Cups and Spoons (for precise seasoning, although this isn't strictly an "equipment" in culinary terms but essential for recipe accuracy)

  • - Bread Slicer or Serrated Knife (if preparing toasted slices of bread as part of the salad components)

  • - Olive Tap and Salad Dressing Jar (for homemade olive oil dressing, although not strictly necessary for this recipe)

  • - Glass Serving Set (optional, for serving individual portions with a touch of elegance)

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed (3/4-inch) country bread (about 1/2 pound)

  • 1/2 seedless cucumber

  • 1 celery rib, thinly sliced (1 cup)

  • 1/2 cup chopped scallion

  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives

  • 1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped

  • 3/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 3/4 cup packed basil leaves, torn

  • 1/3 cup fine-quality extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 300°F with rack in middle.
2

Instruction 2

Spread out bread in a 4-sided sheet pan and toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
3

Instruction 3

While bread cools, halve cucumber lengthwise, then core and thinly slice.
4

Instruction 4

Toss together bread, cucumber, remaining ingredients, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper and let stand, tossing occasionally, 30 minutes. Season with additional oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
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