Ingredients:
4 ounces French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
olive oil flavored cooking spray
4 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups cucumbers, seeded, chopped
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
1/2 cup red onions, sliced vertically
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup V8 vegetable juice ( or other vegetable juice)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar ( I sometimes throw in a sprinkle or two of balsamic vinegar)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350*F.
For Salad:.
Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly coat bread cubes with the olive oil cooking spray. Bake at 350*F. for 15 minutes or till golden brown, stirring once. Set aside.
Put tomato, chicken, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and parsley in a large bowl; toss lightly to combine.
For Dressing:.
Combine the vegetable juice, vinegar, olive oil, water, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over salad tossing gently to coat. Stir in the bread cubes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 35 min.