Give our Multigrain or Ciabatta Baguette a second life in this vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad. Crispy, golden bread cubes soak up a tangy red wine vinaigrette, mingling with juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and creamy feta. A perfect way to turn simple ingredients into something extraordinary!
Save this recipe & never let good bread go to waste!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups Multigrain or Ciabatta baguette, cubed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, seeds removed and sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
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Toast the Bread: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss cubed bread with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool.
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Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine toasted bread, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
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Dress & Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the bread to soak up the flavors.
Lastly, Serve this up as a light lunch, a perfect side dish, or your new potluck favorite and enjoy!