Tuscan Bean, Tomato & Bread Salad
Tuscan Bean, Tomato & Bread Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups 3/4-inch cubed Italian or sourdough bread (5oz)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (15.5oz) can S&W® Cannellini Beans (drained, rinsed)
- OR 1 (15.5oz) can S&W® White Beans (drained, rinsed)
- 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
- 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
Tuscan Bean, Tomato & Bread Salad
Vegetarian
25 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
8
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups 3/4-inch cubed Italian or sourdough bread (5oz)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (15.5oz) can S&W® Cannellini Beans (drained, rinsed)
- OR 1 (15.5oz) can S&W® White Beans (drained, rinsed)
- 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
- 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
Directions
Heat oven to 375°F. Place bread cubes on ungreased 15×10-inch pan with sides. In large bowl, beat olive oil and garlic with wire whisk until well blended. Drizzle about 4 teaspoons of the mixture over the bread cubes, tossing to coat. Set remaining mixture aside. Bake bread cubes 10 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring once.
Meanwhile, add vinegar, salt and pepper to remaining olive oil mixture; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Add all remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Fold in toasted bread cubes. Serve immediately, or let stand 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Tips: This is a great way to use leftover firm bakery bread. Make this fresh salad when tomatoes are plentiful and bursting with flavor. It’s a great accompaniment to grilled chicken.
You can toast the bread cubes a day or 2 ahead of time.
This could also be served as a main lunch salad for about 4 people.
Serving Size: about 4oz each
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 170, Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 340mg, Carb 18g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 3g, Added Sugar 0g, Protein 5g, Vitamin D 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 8%, Potassium 2%
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.