Summer Bread Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp champagne vinegar
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
coarse salt
8 oz green beans, trimmed
1 lb baby zucchini or 1 lb regular zucchini , cut into 1/2 ich pieces
1 lb small ripe tomato ( cocktail or cherry)
1 english cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tbsp smooth dijon mustard
2 tbsp grainy mustard
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
fresh ground pepper , to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , plus
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
8 oz ciabatta , about 1/2 loaf, torn into 1-inch pieces

Directions:

Combine vinegar and shallot in a bowl; set aside to soften shallot.
Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoons salt and green beans, and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer green beans to ice-water bath. Add zucchini to boiling water, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath. Let cool, then drain.
Toss green beans zucchini, tomatoes, and cucumbers. in a large bowl.
Add mustard, herbs, 1 teaspoons salt, and pepper to shallot mixture. Add 1/4 cup oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
Pour vinaigrette over vegetables, and toss. Let stand at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. (vegetables can be covered and refrigerated up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.).
Preheat oven to 350°F Place bread on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon of oil, and toss. Toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Add croutons to salad and toss. Let stand 1 hour before serving so that the croutons can soften. If you prefer yoru croutons crisp, add them to the salad just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	213.33 Kcal (893 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.8g	17%
Sodium	217.31mg	9%
Potassium	549.34mg	12%
Total Carbs	24.29g	8%
Sugars	4.74g	19%
Dietary Fiber	3.56g	14%
Protein	6.15g	12%
Vitamin C	34.5mg	58%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	64.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.19 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.18g	17%
Sodium	104.1mg	9%
Potassium	263.16mg	12%
Total Carbs	11.64g	8%
Sugars	2.27g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.7g	14%
Protein	2.95g	12%
Vitamin C	16.5mg	58%
Iron	0.8mg	9%
Calcium	30.9mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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