Moroccan Bread Salad

Transform your summer salad game with this vibrant and zesty Moroccan Bread Salad. Bursting with bold North African-inspired flavors, this dish combines crunchy bites of toasted, olive oil-drizzled bread with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion. Fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and mint add a fragrant, refreshing touch, while a citrusy lemon dressing infused with warm spices—cumin, paprika, and a hint of cinnamon—ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for using up stale bread, this salad is an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish that's packed with texture and flavor. Pair it with grilled meats or serve it as a light vegetarian main.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups stale bread (preferably flatbread or crusty loaf)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the stale bread into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread pieces and toss to coat evenly. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

While the bread is toasting, prepare the fresh ingredients. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley, cilantro, and mint finely, and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Once the toasted bread has cooled, add it to the mixing bowl with the chopped herbs and fresh vegetables.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the bread absorbs some of the dressing.

Step 9

Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1562.1 grams (1562.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2895

Total Fat 58.30g	75%
Saturated Fat 9.60g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5515mg	240%
Total Carbohydrate 505.80g	184%
Dietary Fiber 31.60g	113%
Total Sugars 32.40g
Protein 82.30g	165%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362mg	28%
Iron 30mg	166%
Potassium 2507mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.2%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 70.3%