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The Food Factor: Bruschetta Salad

Video by Jonathan Parrish

This salad tastes just like bruschetta, but in a bowl. If you like bruschetta, you will like this salad! Ideal for a party or just great for dinner – it’s a dish that goes with everything!

Bruschetta Salad

Ingredients

3 C. chopped tomatoes (try Roma or halved cherry tomatoes)

½ C. chopped red onion

¼ C. chopped fresh basil

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

2 C. croutons

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Combine the tomatoes, onion, basil, salt, pepper, vinegar, and oil in a bowl.
3. Stir croutons into the salad and serve.
4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Make croutons from dried bread, rolls, or hamburger buns. Cube and toast bread in the oven.

Thanks to Oregon State University – Food Hero for this recipe!

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