Italian bread salad
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis
This recipe is a great use for day-old bread which, when combined with onion, tomato, celery, cucumber, and herbs, you get a delicious salad to match any Italian entree.
Ready in 1 hour 10 mins
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 300 g day–old ciabatta
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers, diced
- 3 sprigs oregano
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons good–quality red wine vinegar
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Preparation method
Prep: 1 hour 10 mins1.
Cut bread into large pieces and moisten with a little water. Soak briefly, squeeze to remove liquid, then tear into small pieces. Mix bread, onion, tomatoes, celery and cucumbers in a serving bowl.
2.
Finely chop oregano leaves. Mix with basil, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over bread and vegetables. Chill, covered, about 1 hour. Stir in red wine vinegar. Season to taste.
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Last updated:
20 May 2010
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