Summer Garden Bread Salad

Capture the essence of summer with this vibrant Summer Garden Bread Salad—a refreshing spin on the classic panzanella. Featuring rustic, oven-toasted bread cubes paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and fragrant fresh herbs like basil and parsley, this salad is bursting with garden-fresh flavor. Tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette infused with Dijon mustard and garlic, each bite is a delightful balance of textures and zesty notes. Perfect for outdoor gatherings or as a light, wholesome dinner, this 30-minute recipe is a celebration of seasonal produce at its finest.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups day-old rustic bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Spread the bread cubes onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool while preparing the rest of the salad.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 5

Add the toasted bread cubes to the salad bowl with the vegetables and herbs.

Step 6

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the bread and vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 7

Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature so the flavors can meld and the bread can soak up the dressing.

Step 8

Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(768.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	677.1

Total Fat 60.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1210.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.8g
Protein 7.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 259.6mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1450.1mg	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: 79.2%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 16.5%