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Tuscan Tomato, Bread, and Cucumber Salad

This delightful Tuscan-style salad features bread, tomatoes, and cucumbers tossed in a flavorful dressing. Fresh and nutritious, it's the perfect light lunch or supper on a warm summer day.
3
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
426
CALORIES
$2.15
PER SERVING
Tuscan Tomato, Bread, and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
12 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Mixed Tomatoes
2 1/2 lbs mixed tomatoes
cut into bite-sized pieces
Kosher Salt
2 tsp kosher salt
Ciabatta Bread
3/4 lbs ciabatta bread
cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Shallot
1 small shallot
minced
Dijon Mustard
1 tsp dijon mustard
White Wine Vinegar
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
Fresh Basil
1/2 cup fresh basil
roughly chopped
Cucumber
1 medium cucumber
peeled, seeded, and diced
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Cherry Tomatoes
1 cup cherry tomatoes
halved
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
10 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
divided
Directions
12 STEPS
30 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1
Place tomatoes and cherry tomatoes in a colander set over a bowl, season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and toss to coat
2
Set aside at room temperature to drain while you toast the bread, for at least 15 minutes, tossing occasionally
3
Preheat the oven to 350°F and adjust the rack to the center position
4
In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet
5
Bake bread cubes until crisp and firm but not browned, about 15 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool
6
Remove the colander with tomatoes from the bowl with the drained tomato juice
7
Place colander with tomatoes in the sink
8
Add shallot, garlic, mustard, and white wine vinegar to the bowl with the tomato juice, and whisking constantly, drizzle in the remaining 8 tablespoons of olive oil
9
Season dressing to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper
10
Combine toasted bread, tomatoes, cucumber, and dressing in a large bowl, then add basil leaves
11
Toss everything to coat and season with additional salt and pepper if needed
12
Let the salad rest for 30 minutes before serving, tossing occasionally until dressing is completely absorbed by the bread
Health Info
Macros
40g
CARBS
27g
FAT
7g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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