Best Grilled Bread With Tomato Ginger Salad Recipes

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GRILLED BREAD AND TOMATO SALAD



Grilled Bread and Tomato Salad image

Provided by Fred Thompson

Categories     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Fourth of July     Picnic     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Graduation     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Tailgating     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Party     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces day-old Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
6 dead-ripe meaty tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into quarters
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/3 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
7 or 8 grindings black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. When it's about half melted, throw in the garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the garlic to take on a little bit of color. Remove from the heat and brush this mixture on both sides of each slice of bread.
  • 2. Oil the grill racks. Preheat your grill using all burners set on high and with the lid closed for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • 3. Place the bread on the grill, close the lid, and cook, turning once, until well marked. Careful here; depending on the moisture content of the bread, this could happen as quickly as 2 minutes (or about 1 minute on each side), but it usually takes about 4 minutes. Place the tomatoes on the grill, close the lid, and cook for a few minutes per side.
  • 4. Remove the bread to a cutting board, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss gently with your hands to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings if you desire. Serve at room temperature.

TOMATO FETA SALAD



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One summer I combined my love for onions with a bumper crop of tomatoes and a homemade balsamic dressing. The result was this salad that receives thumbs-up approval whenever it's served. -Robert Golus, Greer, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
1 pound grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, basil and salt. Add onion; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oil and feta cheese; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TOMATO AND GRILLED BREAD SALAD



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Categories     Bread     Salad     Tomato

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound country bread, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 4 cups)
1 cucumber, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, torn into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to medium. Brush the bread slices on both sides with the 2 tablespoons oil. Grill until lightly charred on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Let the bread cool slightly, then cut into large cubes.
  • In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the diced tomatoes, cucumber, and basil. Drizzle with the vinegar and the remaining 1/4 cup oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, and serve.

CAPRESE GRILLED BREAD



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Grilled bread with caprese toppings is a a quick and easy appetizer or side dish.

Provided by tcasa

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
½ French baguette, halved lengthwise
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
6 fresh basil leaves
1 sprig fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Drizzle olive oil over baguette halves. Add minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Layer tomato on top; season tomato with salt, pepper, dried parsley, and dried basil. Top tomato with mozzarella cheese.
  • Place baguette halves on foil and grill until cheese starts to melt, 5 to 8 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and parsley. Cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 495 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GRILLED BREAD SALAD WITH PEPPERS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large day-old lavash or other large flatbreads
4 large heirloom tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup mixed hot and mild red and yellow marinated peppers (such as Peppadew), drained and chopped
1 cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
4 large green onions, green and light green parts only, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 ounces arugula

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to medium. Grill the bread for a minute or two on each side, so it crisps and chars slightly. (If you are grilling other foods at another heat level you can still add the bread¿the goal is just to crisp and char it a bit.)
  • While the bread crisps, combine the tomatoes, peppers, parsley and green onions. Season well with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil and vinegar and toss again.
  • Place the arugula on top of the tomato mixture. Crumble the bread on top, leaving most of it in large pieces. Toss very gently, taking care not to crush the bread.

TOMATO GINGER SALAD



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
Kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh basil
8 inner celery stalks with leaves (from 1 bunch celery), thinly sliced
Grilled crusty bread slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the olive oil and ginger. Taste for seasoning.
  • Assemble the salad: Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and season with salt. Use a pair of scissors to snip the basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle over the tomatoes. Transfer to a bowl, then toss the tomatoes with the dressing and celery. Spoon onto grilled bread.

GRILLED BREAD WITH RICOTTA & TOMATOES



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Provided by Mona Talbott

Categories     Tomato     Appetizer     Side     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Ricotta     Spring     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 pound assorted small tomatoes (such as cherry, Sun Gold, or green), halved, quartered if large
Freshly ground black pepper
8 3/4"-thick slices country-style bread
1 cup (loosely packed) coarsely chopped mixed tender herbs (such as basil, parsley, small dill sprigs, and/or chives)
10 ounces whole-milk ricotta

Steps:

  • Finely chop garlic, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then mash with the side of knife to a fine paste. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil. Add tomatoes; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare grill for mediumhigh heat. Brush both sides of bread with remaining 4 tablespoons oil and grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Just before serving, toss herbs with tomato mixture. Spread ricotta on toast and top with tomato mixture; cut toast in half.
  • Do ahead: Tomato mixture (without herbs) can be made 12 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

GRILLED TOMATO BREAD WITH PROSCIUTTO



Grilled Tomato Bread with Prosciutto image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 26m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint cherry tomatoes
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
12 slices French bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick slices
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
12 paper thin slices prosciutto
2 lemons, cut in 1/2

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Toss tomatoes in oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill in a grilling basket and grill until charred and softened, turning a few times, about 10 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Crush the garlic with a little salt to form a paste and add to the bowl with a few tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Brush bread with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and place on the grill. Grill the bread until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 20 seconds per side.
  • Combine the ricotta with a little olive oil in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mound some of the tomato mixture on the bread. Lay prosciutto on top. Dollop with some ricotta mixture and garnish with lemon juice squeezed over the top.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD



Grilled Chicken with Tomato and Bread Salad image

Categories     Bread     Salad     Chicken     Olive     Tomato     Backyard BBQ     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

For Salad
1/2 pound crusty peasant-style bread, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
3 large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup finely chopped inner (very pale green) celery ribs and leaves
1/3 cup small brine-cured black olives such as Gaeta or Niçoise, halved and pitted
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 to 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For Chicken
3 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total), halved
vegetable oil for brushing chicken
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
Garnish: whole celery leaves

Steps:

  • Make Salad:
  • Preheat broiler.
  • On a large baking sheet spread bread in one layer and toast under broiler about 4 inches from heat until pale golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Cool bread. Bread may be toasted 2 days ahead and kept in a sealable bag at room temperature.
  • In a bowl toss together bread, tomatoes, chopped celery, olives, onion, and capers. In a blender or small food processor blend together vinegar, garlic paste, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth and drizzle over salad. Toss salad well and let stand at room temperature while grilling chicken.
  • Grill Chicken:
  • Prepare grill.
  • Brush chicken with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. (Alternatively, chicken may be grilled in 2 batches in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cool.
  • Stir basil into salad. Slice chicken on the diagonal and serve with salad. Garnish each serving with whole celery leaves.

GRILLED BREAD SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small baguette (about 8 ounces) or other crusty bread
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (good vinegar also works well)
2 tablespoons diced shallot, scallion, or red onion
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, optional
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup or more roughly chopped basil or parsley

Steps:

  • With MINIMAL Effort:
  • Before grilling rub the bread, with a cut clove of garlic and/or brush it with some olive oil and a sprinkle of salt.
  • Add to the salad 1/4 cup chopped olives, 1 tablespoon capers, and/or 2 minced anchovy fillets.
  • For a one-dish meal, grill or broil some shrimp or boneless chicken alongside the bread, then add the chunks to the salad. Or add some leftover or canned tuna (the Italian kind, packed in olive oil) to the mix.
  • Start a gas or charcoal grill or preheat the broiler; the rack should be 4 to 6 inches from the heat source. Cut the bread lengthwise into quarters. Grill or broil the bread, watching carefully and turning as each side browns and chars slightly; total time will be less than 10 minutes.
  • While the bread cools, mix together the next five ingredients in a large bowl. Mash the tomatoes with the back of a fork to release all of their juices. Season to taste with salt and pepper to taste. Cut the bread into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes (no larger) and toss it with the dressing.
  • Let the bread sit for 20 to 30 minutes, tossing occasionally and tasting a piece every now and then. The salad is at its peak when the bread is fairly soft but some edges remain crisp, but you can serve it before or after it reaches that state. When it's ready, stir in the herb and serve.
  • With MINIMAL Effort:
  • Bread salad is a way of making good use of stale bread. The bread is softened, usually with water, olive oil, lemon juice, or a combination, then tossed with tomatoes and a variety of seasonings. Like many old-fashioned preparations created as a way to salvage food before it goes bad (count pickles and jam among these), bread salad has an appeal of its own. This is especially true in the summer, when good tomatoes are plentiful and may lead to the rather unusual problem of waiting around for bread to become stale.
  • Or, of course, making it stale. I'd always solved this problem by drying bread in the oven until I realized that using the grill or broiler would not only dry the bread more quickly but, by charring the edges slightly, add another dimension of flavor to the salad. This procedure is really the same as making toast--exposing the bread to direct heat (rather than the indirect heat of the oven) to brown it as well as dry it. There's another benefit to grilling the bread in order to dry it out: The added flavor makes it possible to strip the salad to its bare minimum.
  • This is a substantial salad, but it's still a side dish unless you're in the mood for a very light meal. Because it's juicy, almost saucy, and pleasantly acidic, this salad makes a nice accompaniment to simple grilled meat or poultry, and has a special affinity for dark fish such as tuna and swordfish.
  • The only tricks here involve timing. You must watch the bread carefully as you grill or broil it; a slight char is good, but it's a short step from there to burned bread. And the time you allow the bread to soften after tossing it with the seasonings varies some; keep tasting until the texture pleases you. If your tomatoes are on the dry side, you might add a little extra liquid, in the form of more olive oil and lemon juice, or a light sprinkling of water.

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