Tomato Bread Salad
- SERVES
- 4
Fresh-from-the-garden Tomato Bread Salad, featuring vine-ripe ruby red tomatoes and oversized crispy toasted croutons, is like a trip to Tuscany for our taste buds! You'll all be shouting, "Molto Bene!"
What You'll Need
- 4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 3 1/2 cup toasted bread cubes or packaged croutons (see Tip)
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and cubed
- 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) package mixed greens, optional
What to Do
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes and dressing; mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except mixed greens; toss and serve as is or over mixed greens.
Tip
Making your own toasted bread cubes is a snap. Simply preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place bread cubes in a single layer in a baking dish and bake 15 minutes, or until golden, stirring twice. Allow to cool then use as directed.