GUY'S CHOP CHOP BREAD SALAD

Guy's Chop Chop Bread Salad image

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories Peppers

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 loaf rustic Italian bread, cut into medium sized cubes
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup peeled seeds, removed and diced English cucumber
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon capers
1/4 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley
4 tablespoons freshly julienned basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup goat cheese or 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 avocado, cut in half, pitted and flesh diced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place bread cubes on baking sheet and toast until crisp.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, garlic, capers, parsley and basil.
Drizzle in the vinegars, oil and season with salt and pepper.
Toss again.
Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
When ready to serve, toss together with the toasted bread cubes.
Gently fold in goat or Feta cheese, avocado and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.9, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 512.3, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 8.7