Tuscan Bread and Bean Salad

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 5

Superquick

Ingredients:

8 (1-ounce) slices italian bread (3/4 inch thick)

1 1/2 cups seeded, diced tomato

1 cup peeled, diced cucumber

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup chopped purple onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup fat-free italian dressing

2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

3 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Directions:

1. Cut bread into cubes. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer in a 15- x 10- x 1-inch jellyroll pan. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven, and let cool completely.
2. Combine tomato and remaining 10 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Add toasted bread cubes to bean mixture just before serving; toss lightly. Serve immediately.

By RecipeOfHealth.com