Italian Bread Salad

By sandy_h

From Southern Living November 1999

Ingredients

• For salad:
• 10 (1-inch-thick) stale Italian bread slices, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small purple onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Balsamic Dressing
• For Balsamic Dressing:
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.

Whisk together all the balsamic dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well blended. Add to salad, tossing gently.

Let stand 20 minutes before serving.