Currents Summer 2021 Vol 37, No. II | Page 38

Beyond Hamburgers

Beyond Hamburgers

TUSCAN-STYLE TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD
INGREDIENTS
4 Tbsp olive oil 6 slices of your favorite bread ( i . e ., sandwich bread , ciabatta , baguette , sourdough , etc .), diced in small chunks 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 medium tomatoes , diced 3 basil leaves , chopped 1 garlic clove , minced Dash of salt Dash of pepper
PREP TIME : 10 minutes COOK TIME : 10 minutes SERVINGS : 2 portions PREPARED BY : Beatrice K .
DIRECTIONS 1 . Heat 2 Tbsp oil in pan on medium-high .
2 . Add bread chunks and cook until each side is golden brown or toasted to your liking . Add more cooking oil if needed .
3 . In a medium-sized bowl , combine remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil , balsamic vinegar , basil leaves , garlic , salt , and pepper . Feel free to add other vegetables as desired ( but keep tomatoes aside for now ).
4 . On a plate or deep dish , combine toasted bread and diced tomatoes . Add mix from step 3 on top and toss lightly . Enjoy with a glass of your favorite summer drink !
Photo by Beatrice K .
Photos by Max G . Photo by Beatrice K .
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