Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 tbsp

red wine vinegar

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp

honey

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1 clove

garlic

minced

1.5 tsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 clove

garlic

minced

4 slice

French bread

day old, 1-inch thick

1 tsp

black pepper

fresh ground

2 unit

tomatoes

large

1 unit

red bell pepper

1 unit

yellow bell pepper

1 unit

red onion

1 lb

zucchini

1 lb

yellow squash

1 cup

cannellini beans

cooked

1 tbsp

fresh basil

chopped

1 tbsp

fresh thyme

chopped

2 ounce

feta cheese

crumbled

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare the dressing by combining red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic in a small jar.

Step 2
~2 min

Cover the jar tightly and shake well to emulsify the dressing.

Step 3
~2 min

Cut tomatoes in half, core, and remove seeds.

Step 4
~2 min

Cut bell peppers into quarters and remove seeds.

Step 5
~2 min

Cut red onion into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Step 6
~2 min

Slice zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices.

Step 7
~2 min

If using canned cannellini beans, drain and rinse them thoroughly.

Step 8
~2 min

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 9
~2 min

In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons of olive oil and minced garlic.

Step 10
~2 min

Brush one side of each bread slice with the garlic oil mixture.

Step 11
~2 min

Sprinkle the oiled side of the bread slices with fresh ground black pepper.

Step 12
~2 min

Grill the bread slices for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and toasted.

Step 13
~2 min

Remove the grilled bread from the grill and set aside to cool.

Step 14
~2 min

Grill the tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and yellow squash for about 4 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.

Step 15
~2 min

You may need to grill the vegetables in two batches to avoid overcrowding the grill.

Step 16
~2 min

Remove the grilled vegetables from the grill and allow them to cool slightly.

Step 17
~2 min

Cut the grilled bread slices into 1/2-inch cubes.

Step 18
~2 min

Coarsely chop all the grilled vegetables and combine them in a large bowl.

Step 19
~2 min

Add the prepared dressing, drained and rinsed cannellini beans, chopped fresh basil, and chopped fresh thyme to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 20
~2 min

Add the cubed toasted bread to the bowl.

Step 21
~2 min

Toss all the ingredients together to coat them evenly with the dressing.

Step 22
~2 min

Sprinkle the salad with crumbled feta cheese.

Step 23
~2 min

Serve the salad immediately or chill for later.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate vegetables before grilling for extra flavor.

Use a variety of colorful vegetables for visual appeal.

Adjust the dressing to your taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The salad can be made ahead of time, but add the bread just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with grilled chicken or fish.

Serve as a side dish at a barbecue.

Serve as a light lunch.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Grilled fish
Hummus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Celebrating summer produce

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Picnics

Occasion Tags

Summer
Barbecue
Picnic

Popularity Score

70/100

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