Toasted Bread Salad with Salami

Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Toasted Bread Salad with Salami, a hearty medley of textures and vibrant flavors that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring crispy, golden cubes of oven-toasted sourdough or ciabatta, this dish combines bursts of freshness from juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and aromatic basil. Thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp bite, while savory, pan-crisped salami brings a luxurious depth. Toss it all with a tangy, honey-sweetened Dijon vinaigrette for a perfectly balanced finish. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing salad is a versatile standout, ideal for everything from light lunches to impressive dinner accompaniments.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams crusty bread (e.g., sourdough or ciabatta)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 100 grams salami, thinly sliced
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 100 grams mixed salad greens
• 10 fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the crusty bread into 2.5 cm cubes and toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 minced garlic clove. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet in an even layer.

Step 3

Toast the bread cubes in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Set them aside to cool.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced salami and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, mixed salad greens, and fresh basil leaves.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, remaining minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

Step 8

Top the salad with the crispy salami slices and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1163.4 grams (1163.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1657

Total Fat 88.00g	113%
Saturated Fat 21.90g	110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 4193mg	182%
Total Carbohydrate 149.90g	55%
Dietary Fiber 24.70g	88%
Total Sugars 18.30g
Protein 59.60g	119%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 837mg	64%
Iron 25mg	141%
Potassium 3042mg	65%

*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: 48.6%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 36.8%