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Moroccan Bread Salad

great way to use up stale bread! i have made this with and without the herbs and olives and both ways are good, just the one without is a bit simpler. maybe more of an appetiser than a main course.

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Ingredients

  • green peppers
  • ciabatta
  • cherry tomatoes
  • fresh coriander leaves
  • fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • black olives
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic clove
  • cumin seed
  • red wine vinegar
  • tomato juice
  • extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. 1preheat the oven to 220c or 425f
  2. 2put the peppers into char
  3. 3meanwhile , break up the bread into bite-sized pieces and place on a roasting tray
  4. 4put in the oven for 10 minutes until lightly toasted
  5. 5peel and tear the charred peppers into strips and make the dressing
  6. 6in a bowl , mix the garlic with the cumin , vinegar , tomato juice , salt and black pepper
  7. 7add the olive oil and whisk well
  8. 8season to taste
  9. 9when the bread is ready , transfer to a large salad bowl and pour over half the dressing
  10. 10toss and let sit for a few seconds , before adding the peppers , tomatoes , herbs and olives
  11. 11pour on the remaining dressing , toss again and check the seasoning
  12. 12serve with a bit of extra olive oil drizzled on top , if you like