Spicy Bread Salad

Ingredients

• 3 slices stale bread (cubed)
• 2 ripe tomatoes (cubed)
• 1 cucumber (cubed)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• Half bunch fresh mint and parsley

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Chub the stale bread into cubes and lightly toast them in a pan with a little olive oil.

2. 2

   In a deep bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, fresh mint, and parsley.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, garlic, and pomegranate molasses.

4. 4

   Pour the prepared spicy sauce over the vegetables and mix well.

5. 5

   Just before serving, add the crunchy bread to the salad, toss gently, and enjoy.

Note. To keep the bread crunchy, combine the dressing and the bread just before sitting at the table.