Roasted Bread Salad

Crispy, golden cubes of oven-roasted bread are the star of this vibrant Roasted Bread Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's perfect for any occasion. Combining the crunch of day-old sourdough with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad delivers a medley of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty balsamic-garlic dressing and finished with fragrant basil and savory Parmesan shavings, this 25-minute recipe is a fresh, satisfying approach to using up leftover bread. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or even a centerpiece for alfresco dining, this roasted bread salad will leave your taste buds craving more while keeping food waste to a minimum.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g day-old crusty bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or baguette)
• 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 g fresh basil leaves, torn
• 30 g shaved Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread cubes, ensuring they are evenly coated. Toss to combine.

Step 4

Bake the bread cubes in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

While the bread roasts, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Add the roasted bread cubes to the mixing bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 8

Gently fold in the torn basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Step 9

Allow the salad to sit for 5–10 minutes to let the bread soak up some of the dressing and flavors.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	849.1 grams (849.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1491

Total Fat 71.10g	91%
Saturated Fat 14.70g	74%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 3159mg	137%
Total Carbohydrate 180.90g	66%
Dietary Fiber 10.00g	36%
Total Sugars 19.70g
Protein 39.40g	79%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 595mg	46%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 1172mg	25%

*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: 42.1%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 47.6%