GRILLED LEBANESE SALAD

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Amazingly, even our kids eat their greens, herbs and garden veggies when they're prepared this way. Fresh and healthy never tasted more delicious. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 plum tomatoes
1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms
2 medium red onions
2 medium green peppers
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
4 cups cubed French bread (3/4-in. cubes)
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Cut tomatoes and mushrooms in half; place in a large bowl. Cut onions and peppers into 1/2-in.-thick slices; add to bowl. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with garlic salt; toss to coat., Place bread cubes in another large bowl. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with thyme, oregano, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Thread on metal or soaked wooden skewers., Transfer vegetables to a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Grill bread cubes, covered, over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted, turning occasionally., Coarsely chop the tomatoes, onions and peppers; place in a large bowl. Add the mushrooms, bread cubes, cucumber and basil; drizzle with vinegar and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges