Name: Bread Salad with Arugula
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

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February 17, 2026

This quick and easy bread salad with arugula brings together crispy bread cubes, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all tossed in a warm tomato-balsamic dressing. Light, flavorful, and rustic, it’s the perfect salad for sunny summer days or a simple, satisfying meal anytime.

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Bread Salad with Arugula

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 7 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (top and bottom heat). Cut bread into bite-sized cubes, place on a baking sheet, and toss with olive oil and a little salt. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, until nicely crispy.

Meanwhile, wash and halve the tomatoes. Peel and finely dice the shallot and garlic. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and sauté the shallot and garlic with a pinch of salt until translucent.

Add about two-thirds of the tomatoes to the pan and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the tomatoes are nicely softened and some juice has collected in the pan. Meanwhile, halve the mozzarella balls and wash the arugula and basil.

Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar, simmer gently for about a minute, then remove from the heat. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.

Place the bread cubes in a large bowl, add the mozzarella, arugula, remaining tomatoes, and basil, and toss with the tomato-balsamic dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bread Toasting Technique 🍞
Cube day-old bread and toast it in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden and crispy, ensuring maximum texture and preventing sogginess in the salad.
Balsamic Dressing Hack 🥗
Warm the balsamic vinegar and olive oil together with minced garlic and shallots to intensify the flavors and create a more cohesive dressing that coats the ingredients perfectly.
Mozzarella Temperature Trick 🧀
Allow fresh mozzarella to come to room temperature before adding to the salad to enhance its creamy texture and prevent it from being too cold and firm.
Arugula Wilting Prevention 🌿
Toss the arugula with the warm dressing and bread cubes just before serving to slightly wilt the leaves without making them soggy, preserving their peppery crunch.
Tomato Selection Secret 🍅
Choose ripe, in-season cherry tomatoes and cut them in half to release their natural juices, which will blend beautifully with the balsamic dressing and add depth to the salad.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.