Bruschetta Salad with Homemade Sourdough Croutons

What is Bruschetta Salad?

With spring truly here and summer on the way, it's time to start thinking about refreshing and light meals to complement the warmer weather. Look no further because I have just the thing for you: a Bruschetta Salad recipe!

Bruschetta salad is a fresh and healthy twist on the classic Italian appetizer, bruschetta.

It combines the traditional bruschetta ingredients of toasted bread, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil with a light vinaigrette dressing. This salad is perfect for those who want to enjoy the flavours of bruschetta in a more substantial and nutritious meal.

If you're looking to switch up your typical bruschetta presentation, consider transforming it into a salad. This alternative allows you to savour the scrumptious tastes without having to deal with hefty slices of bread and toppings slipping off. Plus, it's a refreshing change! 

Moreover, preparing Bruschetta Salad Recipe is an excellent approach to utilise extra tomatoes that often pile up during hot summer months.

This dish offers a perfect blend of juicy tomatoes, fragrant smoked garlic cloves alongside balsamic vinegar dressing that brings out each ingredient's unique taste.

So next time you have ripe tomatoes at hand and crave something different and fresh; consider turning them into a tasty Bruschetta Salad!

Not only is this salad healthy and refreshing, but it's also incredibly easy to prepare. All you need to do is chop up some fresh ingredients, mix together a few simple marinade ingredients, and voila - you have yourself an unforgettable summer dish that is perfect for any occasion.

One of the best things about this salad is how versatile it is - you can easily add in some additional seasonal fruits or veggies to make it even more colourful and nutritious.

So, if you're looking for a recipe that is not only satisfying but also healthy and easy to make, give this Bruschetta Salad Recipe a try!

How to make Bruschetta Salad?

Homemade Sourdough Croutons: An Effortlessly Tasty Addition to Your Meal

If you have some leftover sourdough bread lying around that's getting a bit stale, don't throw it away! Instead, turn it into homemade sourdough croutons!

These little bites of heaven are not just crunchy and flavorful, but also incredibly easy to make. All you need is some olive oil, salt, and garlic powder (or any other seasoning of your choice) to create a mouth-watering addition to your next meal. Homemade sourdough croutons are an effortless way to add a burst of flavour and texture to your dishes.

Especially if you're looking for something to spruce up your salads, soups or pasta dishes. You can even store them in an air-tight container for up to a week, so you always have a delicious snack on hand.

Adding homemade sourdough croutons to your meals not only adds a delicious crunch but is also an eco-friendly way to use leftover bread.

If you happen to have some old sourdough bread that's gone stale, don't throw it away! Instead, cut the bread into pieces and bake them until they become crispy. Then use these delicious croutons to top your bruschetta salad.

You can also use fresh bread for this recipe and add any seasonings to make it your own. Either way, using homemade sourdough croutons will guarantee that your salad is both flavourful and crunchy.

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Bruschetta Salad Recipe

Add some variety to your salad routine by trying out the Italian-influenced bruschetta salad that comes with easy-to-make sourdough croutons. Elevate your taste experience by adding these flavourful croutons to the expertly marinated tomatoes, impressing both yourself and anyone you serve it to.

Serves 2-4

INGREDIENTS

For the salad

• 2 large beef tomato or large variety heirloom tomato, diced

For the vinaigrette dressing

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1-2 minced garlic cloves, I used smoked garlic
• Pinch of salt and black pepper
• Handful of fresh basil, chopped

For the croutons

• 2 slices of sourdough bread, cubed, I used Tesco's sundried tomato sourdough
• 1 tbsp olive oil

METHOD

1. Begin by warming up your oven to a temperature of 150c/300f/gas mark 2.
2. Coat bread cubes with one tablespoon of olive oil and place them on a baking tray before cooking for around 10 minutes, turning halfway through until they are crispy enough for your liking.
3. As the croutons bake, prepare the tomatoes by washing and dicing them into small pieces then mix in the vinaigrette dressing ingredients before leaving it to sit for about fifteen minutes.
4. Finally, assemble the salad using marinated tomatoes and crunchy croutons as toppings.

I hope you enjoy making this Bruschetta Salad Recipe!

Recipe by Rose Wyles - The Vegan Nutritionist

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