Lupe's Italian Bread and Tomato Salad
Transport your taste buds to the rustic kitchens of Italy with Lupe's Italian Bread and Tomato Salad, a vibrant and satisfying dish that celebrates fresh Mediterranean flavors. This classic panzanella-style salad features bite-sized cubes of day-old crusty bread soaked in the luscious juices of ripe tomatoes, perfectly balanced with a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar. Enhanced with the aromatic zest of minced garlic, thinly sliced red onion, and hand-torn fresh basil leaves, this salad is as fragrant as it is flavorful. Add a sprinkle of capers for a briny twist, and let the ingredients mingle for 15 minutes to achieve peak deliciousness. Whether served as a light main course or the perfect companion to grilled meats and seafood, this no-cook recipe is a go-to for summer dining. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the ultimate recipe for a quick, healthy, and refreshing meal idea. Perfect for lovers of easy Italian recipes and fresh, seasonal ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups day-old crusty bread (baguette or ciabatta)
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cut the day-old bread into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch pieces) and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Core and dice the tomatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces. Add the tomatoes and their juices to the bowl with the bread.
Step 3
Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the bread and tomatoes.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic, thinly sliced red onion, and capers (if using) to the bowl.
Step 5
Tear the basil leaves by hand into smaller pieces and add them to the salad.
Step 6
Sprinkle the salad with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 7
Gently toss the ingredients together, ensuring the bread absorbs the tomato juices and dressing.
Step 8
Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Step 9
Serve the salad as a light main course or alongside grilled meats or seafood.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1681.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3245.3 |
| Total Fat 77.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6420.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 549.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.9g | |
| Protein 86.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 510.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2188.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories