ITALIAN BREAD SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND TOMATOES

Italian Bread Salad with Strawberries and Tomatoes image

This is my variation of panzanella. Each ingredient having its own intense flavor, when combined, creates an explosive salad. Perfect for a summer day.

Provided by Debra

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pint fresh strawberries, diced
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons red onion, diced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Toss bread cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper on a large baking sheet until evenly coated; spread mixture into a single layer.
Bake in preheated oven until toasted, about 10 minutes.
Transfer toasted bread to a large bowl and mix with strawberries, tomatoes, feta cheese, and onion. Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, and honey in a small bowl; drizzle over bread and tomato salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 717.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g