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Prep Time: 8 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a simple salad that can be a main dish or a side. Wonderful for summer! Ingredients:
4 slices italian bread |
olive oil flavored cooking spray |
1 cup basil leaves (preferably fresh) |
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion |
1/4 cup pitted halved black olives (optional) |
2 pints cherry tomatoes or 2 pints grape tomatoes, halved |
1 (16 ounce) can white beans, drained |
1 tablespoon water |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Trim the crusts from the bread slices.
3. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4. Lightly coat the bread cubes with cooking spray and bake until toasted, about 15 minutes.
5. Combine the basil, onion, olives, tomatoes, and beans in a large bowl.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
7. Pour over the tomato-bean mixture and toss lightly. Add the toasted bread cubes and toss again.
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