Grilled Bread Salad with Sweet Peppers and Onions

A rustic grilled salad featuring charred country bread, sweet red bell peppers, and red onions tossed in a smoky paprika and sherry vinegar dressing. Perfect as a summer side dish that combines crispy grilled bread with tender, flavorful vegetables.

4 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ loaf country-style bread
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 2 large red bell peppers
  • 2 small red onions
  • 3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives
  • 1 to taste chives for garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Toss bell peppers and onions with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Grill bread, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Grill vegetables, turning often, until very tender and charred in spots, 8-10 minutes for peppers and 10-12 minutes for onions; transfer to a cutting board.

    12 min

  4. 4.

    Trim root end from onions and separate layers. Transfer to a large bowl, add vinegar and paprika, and toss to coat. Remove as much skin as possible from peppers; discard. Cut into 1 1/2" strips.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Add peppers, grilled bread, 2 tablespoons chives, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to bowl with onions and toss to combine; season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired. Serve topped with more chives.

    3 min

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