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Mediterranean Sandwich Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 c Green onions; thinly sliced
  • 1 tb Olive oil
  • 1/3 c Red pepper; 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 c Parsley leaves coarsely sliced
  • 2 c French or Italian bread; preferably day old cut in 2 inch cubes
  • 1 c English cucumber in 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 md Tomatoes; cut in 1/2 " cubes

Directions
  • Step #1 --DRESSING----- 2 tb Lemon juice 3/4 ts -Salt 1 lg Garlic cloves;finely sliced 1/2 ts -pepper, ground 1 ts Cinnamon, black, ground 9 tb Olive oil; extra virgin ""NOTE: After a couple of hrs, ground 1/4 ts Allspice, the croutons will start to absorb the dressing.
  • Step #2 Some people like this; others (including the reviewer for Toronto Life!) do not.
  • Step #3 Time the addition of the croutons to suit your taste.
  • Step #4 " preheat your trusty oven to 350F.
  • Step #5 Spread the bread cubes on a large baking sheet & toss with the oil.
  • Step #6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, turning them every few mins.
  • Step #7 They will take 10 to 20 mins, depending on how fresh the bread is.
  • Step #8 Assemble the cucumber, peppers, green onion & parsley in a large bowl; leave out the tomatoes for now.
  • Step #9 Prepare the dressing: Stir the lemon juice, salt & garlic together until the salt dissolves.
  • Step #10 Add the pepper, cinnamon & allspice, then slowly beat in the olive oil.
  • Step #11 (May be prepared up to 12 hrs ahead to this point.
  • Step #12 ) Place the cut up tomatoes on top of the other vegetables.
  • Step #13 Pour on the dressing and toss well; add the croutons & toss again (see note).
  • Step #14 --.
  • Enjoy the MEDITERRANEAN SANDWICH recipe

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