Description
A refreshing and vibrant bread salad featuring juicy peaches, crusty ciabatta, and a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
4 large ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
2 cups ciabatta bread, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and toss ciabatta cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Step 2: Toast bread on a baking sheet for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crisp, then set aside to cool.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Step 4: In a small jar, whisk together the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Step 5: Pour the dressing over the peach mixture and toss gently to ensure every piece is coated.
Step 6: Add the cooled bread cubes and half of the basil leaves; toss again and let sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
Step 7: Garnish with the remaining basil and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Use a serrated knife for the bread to keep the cubes uniform. If peaches are very sweet, reduce the honey in the dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook / Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
