Bell Pepper, Tomato, Cucumber, and Grilled Bread Salad

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Photo: Gentl & Hyers; Styling: Kendra Smoot
Yield
6 servings (serving size: 1 2/3 cups)
By Joanne Weir
June 2010
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Summer's freshest veggies combine in a colorful side-dish salad. Toss in grilled shrimp or chicken for an easy one-dish dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 (1-ounce) slices day-old country-style bread
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped orange bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 178
  • Fat 9.7g
  • Satfat 1.3g
  • Monofat 6.6g
  • Polyfat 1g
  • Protein 3.5g
  • Carbohydrate 19.5g
  • Fiber 3.1g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 1.6mg
  • Sodium 237mg
  • Calcium 43mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Place bread slices on grill rack; grill 1 minute on each side or until golden brown with grill marks. Remove from grill; tear bread into 1-inch pieces.

Step 3

Combine tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, basil, and cucumber in a large bowl. Add bread; toss gently.

Step 4

Combine vinegar, black pepper, salt, and garlic in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill 20 minutes before serving.

Chef's Notes

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Ratings & Reviews

ktleyed's Review

Senti33
August 21, 2014
This was good and makes a ton! Next time I'll half it. Wonderful for late summer veggies from the garden. Next time, I'll add some chicken and goat cheese for a one dish supper.

AmandaMacGuig's Review

deeprox
January 15, 2014
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deeprox's Review

KatieInPhilly
July 09, 2013
This recipe seemed too simple to receive 5 stars from all the reviewers but it was true! My husband immediately said this was a keeper. I made the salad exactly to the recipe except I subbed cibatta for the country bread. I paired the salad with grilled chicken with a simple rub. This will be on the weekly rotation!

KatieInPhilly's Review

AmandaMacGuig
July 08, 2013
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CrystalClear's Review

mbmanns
July 30, 2012
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DavinaJ's Review

anneCard
August 19, 2011
Yummy! I loved the bread in this recipe! With all the veggies in our garden I will be making this a few more times this late summer. The only thing I did differently was add a little EEVO to the veggies and grilled them in a grill basket except the cucumber which I added last.

psjohnso's Review

DavinaJ
August 15, 2011
so light and healthy!! i added goat cheese and chicken to make it a complete meal. def will make again!

skspillman's Review

psjohnso
August 18, 2010
This salad was simple and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and served it alongside grilled steak. I will definitely make this again, as it got rave reviews in my household of picky eaters.

mbmanns's Review

ktleyed
July 30, 2010
I love this salad. It is so fresh and summery and good for you too. I used rosemary olive oil bread and it was amazing. Grilling the bread really adds to the flavor. I have made this several times. This and a grilled steak make a perfect dinner.

Senti33's Review

skspillman
June 22, 2010
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