grilled tomato, onion, and bread salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 red onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 8 plum (roma) tomatoes, cored
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 cups cubed italian bread
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 43 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• brush the onion slices and tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and set aside. drizzle another 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the cubed bread in a large bowl. sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper; toss well. skewer the bread cubes with metal skewers.
• grill bread on preheated grill until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. grill onions and tomatoes until soft, about 5 minutes.
• chop the roasted onions and tomatoes into large pieces, and place into a large bowl along with the toasted bread, cucumber, and basil. whisk the vinegar together with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to make a dressing. pour over the salad, and toss to coat.