Salad with bread and tomatoes
Description
A simple dish to prepare. Recipe for a tomato salad. The secret of this simple salad lies in the sauce. It is very light and healthy due to the large amount of herbs. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the large tomatoes into quarters and add them to a blender or food processor. Finely chop the red onion, setting aside half of the slices; add the other half to the tomatoes. Add 1 cup of basil, cilantro, and parsley to the blender along with the wine vinegar and ½ teaspoon of salt. Blend everything until smooth, for a few minutes.
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Step 2
2. Place a piece of cheesecloth over a fine sieve and set it over a bowl. Pour the mixture into the sieve lined with cheesecloth, and squeeze as much liquid out as possible. Set aside the bowl with the tomato sauce.
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Step 3
3. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Cut the baguette in half lengthwise and brush both halves with olive oil on all sides. Then rub the baguette on all sides with garlic.
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Step 4
4. Cut the baguette into cubes and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
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Step 5
5. Cut the Heirloom and cherry tomatoes into small pieces.
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Step 6
6. In a shallow bowl, combine ½ cup of tomato sauce with chopped tomatoes, the remaining onion, arugula, and ½ cup of basil leaves. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and add a few croutons just before serving.