Bread Salad

Ingredients


24 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread
3 cups cooked, cubed chicken breast
4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Place bread on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool on a wire rack. Cut bread into 1-in. pieces.

In a large bowl, combine the bread, chicken, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, basil, salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss.

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I just recently discovered bread salads, and they are now one of my favorites!  I've been missing out!  This recipe was quick and easy to prepare.  I left out the chicken, and I used sourdough baguette lightly toasted with butter.  We also ate this with tomato soup.  Delicious, light, summer meal!!