Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 clove garlic, finely minced
- Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Procedure
Dressing
Whisk vinegar, oil and garlic together in bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Salad
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Place on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until hard and dry. Set aside. Meanwhile, cut tomatoes in half lengthwise and gently squeeze juice into reserved dressing. Then, cut into 1-inch pieces and add to large mixing bowl, along with cucumber, onion, bell peppers, herbs and raisins. Cover and set aside. (The salad may be prepared to this point up to 2 hours before serving.)
About 20 minutes before serving, toss vegetables, croutons, olives and feta cheese with dressing. Divide onto individual salad plates or serve on large platter
Salad
- 1/2 loaf day-old crusty Italian or French bread
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 English cucumber; peeled, seeded, and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size pieces (julienne)
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size pieces (julienne)
- 2 Tablespoons basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Italian parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon oregano leaves, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 Cup California raisins
- 1/4 Cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/4 Cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 340 (Calories from Fat 46%); Total Fat 18 ( Saturated Fat 3.5; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 5; Sodium 350; Potassium 415; Total Carbohydrate 40; Dietary Fiber 4; Sugars 19; Protein 6; Calcium 88; Iron 3;Try Another Recipe
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