GRILLED BREAD SALAD

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Looking for a tasty side dish? Then try classic veggie salad and grilled bread in a new way - a distinctive meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cucumber, seeded, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata or ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette dressing
4 slices (1/2 inch thick) round sourdough bread
1 clove garlic, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup mixed baby greens
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix cucumber, bell peppers, onion, olives, basil and dressing. Set aside.
Rub both sides of each slice of bread with cut side of garlic clove; brush both sides of each with oil. Discard garlic.
Place bread slices on grill over medium heat. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Remove bread from grill. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Add greens, spinach and toasted bread cubes to salad mixture; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g