ITALIAN CHEF SALAD BREAD BOWL

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This can be a great main dish. I love bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls) and that is one of my favorite things about this salad. It is just delicious!

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) round loaf crusty bread
6 ounces bocconcini (1 cup, halved)
5 ounces provolone cheese, cut into 3/4-inch by 1/4-inch pieces
4 ounces prosciutto or 4 ounces deli ham, thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup assorted pitted deli olive
3 ounces pepperoni slices, 3/4 cup
1/2 cup red onion, sliced
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
5 cups salad greens
1 cup fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • Cut off top third of bread; cut into 3/4-inch pieces.
  • Place on baking sheet, let stand at room temperature about 1 hour to dry.
  • Meanwhile, prepare salad; in large bowl, toss bocconcini, provolone, prosciutto, tomatoes, olives, pepperoni and onion with bread cubes and dressing.
  • Gently stir in salad greens and basil.
  • Spoon into bread bowl; serve any remaining salad in serving bowl.

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