Cucumber and bread salad

Delight in the refreshing blend of crisp cucumber and crunchy bread in this tantalizing salad. Perfect for a light and flavorful meal that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Bolillos, or 1/4 loaf crusty Italian bread
• 6 pickling cucumbers, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 Italian Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and cut in half
• 170g Panela cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• Lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions:

1. Dice the bread, including the crust, into small 1/2-inch cubes. Lay out on a tray to air-dry completely for 1 to 2 hours, or bake in a 250 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes until dry.
2. Combine the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, olives, and cheese in a bowl. Incorporate the rest of the ingredients along with the dried bread cubes. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Present the dish cold on plates lined with lettuce.

Summary:

• Calories: 2845 kcal
• Fat: 136 g
• Protein: 100 g
• Carbs: 320 g
• Potassium: 4107 mg
• Magnesium: 450 mg