Tuscan bread and tomato salad

By the GetYourMacros team · 30 August 2026

A traditional Tuscan summer salad using bread, ripe tomatoes, and fresh vegetables.

• Time 15 min
• Course One-dish meal
• Diet Vegan
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens gluten

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 100 g Wholegrain bread
• 250 g Canned chickpeas (drained)
• 200 g Tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber
• 40 g Onion
• 15 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh basil to taste
• Balsamic vinegar to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Cut the wholegrain bread into thick slices and soak them in cold water for about 5-10 minutes.
2. Thinly slice the onion and let it soak in a bowl with water and a splash of balsamic vinegar to soften the flavor.
3. Wash and dice the tomatoes, then chop the cucumber into thin rounds.
4. Squeeze the bread thoroughly with your hands to remove all water, then crumble it into a large bowl.
5. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then add them to the bowl with the tomatoes and cucumber.
6. Drain the onion and add it to the mixture, followed by the fresh basil leaves torn by hand.
7. Season with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and the remaining balsamic vinegar.
8. Mix well and let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Tips

• The chickpeas add the necessary protein to turn this side dish into a complete, balanced meal.
• Prepare it in the morning for lunch: the bread will absorb the tomato juices and become even tastier.

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