Mediterranean Salad

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

328 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	cups	italian bread shell
1	tablespoon	olive oil
1	cup	english cucumber	in 1/2 inch cubes
1/3	cup	sweet red bell pepper	1/2 inch pieces
1/2	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	thinly
4	cups	parsley leaves	coarsely chopped
2	medium	tomatoes	cubes

Dressing
2	tablespoons	lemon juice
3/4	teaspoon	salt
1	large	garlic cloves	finely chopped
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper
1	teaspoon	cinnamon, ground
1/4	teaspoon	allspice	ground
9	tablespoons	olive oil, extra-virgin

Directions

""NOTE: After a couple of hours, the croutons will start to absorb the dressing.

Some people like this; others (including the reviewer for Toronto Life!) do not.

Time the addition of the croutons to suit your taste.

" Preheat oven to 350F.

Spread the bread cubes on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, turning them every few minutes.

They will take 10 to 20 minutes, depending on how fresh the bread is.

Assemble the cucumber, peppers, green onion and parsley in a large bowl; leave out the tomatoes for now.

Prepare the dressing: Stir the lemon juice, salt and garlic together until the salt dissolves.

Add the pepper, cinnamon and allspice, then slowly beat in the olive oil.

(May be prepared up to 12 hours ahead to this point.

) Place the cut up tomatoes on top of the other vegetables.

Pour on the dressing and toss well; add the croutons and toss again (see note).

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 188g

Amount per Serving

Calories 328 90% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.0g	51%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	23%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 482mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 9.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 3.0g	6%

Vitamin A	122%		Vitamin C	182%
Calcium	11%		Iron	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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