Guy's Chop Chop Bread Salad

Elevate your salad game with "Guy's Chop Chop Bread Salad," a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. This recipe transforms day-old rustic bread into golden, crispy croutons, which are then tossed with a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and tangy red onion. Torn basil adds a fragrant herbal touch, while briny capers and a zesty red wine vinegar dressing provide a delightful zing. Topped with delicate shavings of parmesan cheese, this make-ahead salad soaks up its flavors beautifully, making it the perfect choice for a refreshing lunch or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this bread salad combines texture, taste, and convenience in one irresistible bowl!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups day-old rustic bread (e.g., ciabatta or sourdough)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cups fresh basil leaves, torn
• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 0.25 cups parmesan cheese, shaved

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch pieces) and spread them evenly on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Drizzle the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Bake the bread cubes in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool while you prepare the rest of the salad.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and sliced red onion.

Step 6

Add the toasted bread cubes, torn basil leaves, and capers to the bowl.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 9

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to soak up the dressing.

Step 10

Sprinkle the shaved parmesan cheese on top just before serving.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy 'Guy's Chop Chop Bread Salad' as a refreshing, flavorful dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2005.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3478.6

Total Fat 104.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 8718.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 544.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 113.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1300.4mg	0%
Iron 33.1mg	0%
Potassium 2680.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.3%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 61.0%