Tuscan Bread Salad
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread, cut 1/2 inch thick
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
- 2 ripe medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 15-oz. can white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium green bell pepper, roasted and cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Dressing:
- 4 1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbs. vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat oven to broil. Rub bread slices with garlic. Toast bread, turning once, about 4 minutes on each side.
- Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, oil and broth until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut bread into small cubes and put into serving bowl. Add tomatoes, beans, roasted pepper and basil. Pour dressing over salad and toss to mix and coat. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 4 Servings
- Calories 202
- Carbohydrate Content 30 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 145 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g