AIR-FRYER ITALIAN BREAD SALAD WITH OLIVES

Air-Fryer Italian Bread Salad with Olives image

This quick and flavorful salad recipe always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. It's a timesaver during the holidays, as it can be made ahead. -Angela Spengler, Niceville, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 cups cubed ciabatta bread (1/2-inch cubes)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat air-fryer to 350°. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix oil, garlic and pepper; drizzle 2 tablespoons over bread and toss to coat. Reserve remaining oil mixture., Place bread cubes on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until crisp and light brown, 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, whisk vinegar and salt into reserved oil mixture. Add tomatoes, olives and herbs; toss to coat. Cool bread cubes slightly. Add to tomato mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.