Mediterranean Tomato and Olive Salad: A Fresh & Crispy Delight
A refreshing Mediterranean Tomato and Olive Salad topped with crispy bread for a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 loaf crusty bread, cut into cubes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve the salad topped with crispy bread.
Notes
- For a twist, add feta cheese or mozzarella balls.
- Adjust the vinegar and oil according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Tomato, Olive, Salad, Crispy, Bread