Enjoy the best flavors of the Mediterranean—juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, savory brine-cured olives, and fresh basil—in this classic Italian tomato salad. It’s like a deconstructed bruschetta salad, or some may call it a bread salad. The red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil marries the flavors beautifully, and of course, no Italian dish would be complete without a hearty dose of bread!
We love recipes that use up ingredients that might otherwise be thrown away. This super-simple Italian tomato, olive, and bread salad is one of those perfect vegan salads, and it’s so delicious. Using those classic Mediterranean ingredients and some leftover bread (it’s okay if it’s getting hard!), you can prepare a super special salad you’ll keep on going back to.
This salad brings a taste of Italy to your table with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor! Simple to make yet incredibly satisfying, it’s a refreshing way to enjoy peak-season produce. Here are more reasons you’re going to fall in love with this salad:
This easy Italian recipe doesn’t call for much. However, you’ll want to make sure you use the freshest ingredients for the best possible flavor to help this salad shine! Here’s what you’ll need:
This simple but super flavorful Italian tomato salad would be an ideal side dish for a light veggie soup. Soups are a great main, but sometimes they are just not enough. That’s when this salad comes to the rescue! Adding fresh veggies and some comforting crunchy bread will round up the perfect lunch.
Here are a few of our favorite vegan soups to pair with this tomato salad recipe.
This Italian tomato salad also pairs perfectly with other Italian favorites like spaghetti arrabbiata, easy lentil bolognese, or this vegan pesto pasta.
To store leftover Italian tomato salad, cover it tightly and refrigerate for up to two days. For the best results, store the bread separately if you plan to enjoy it later, as it can become soggy from the dressing. If the bread is already mixed in, the salad will still be delicious, though a bit softer. When ready to serve again, you can refresh the flavors with a little extra olive oil, vinegar, and fresh basil if needed.
For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, or Roma tomatoes are all great options. Choose tomatoes that are in season for the sweetest and most flavorful salad.
If you make this Italian tomato salad recipe, please leave a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below! I love reading your comments!
Italian tomato salad recipe and photos supplied by publisher with permission, 5-Ingredient Vegan by Nava Atlas, Sterling.
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This is such a great recipe
This is such a simple but delicious recipe!
I love this super easy recipe! Yum!
This is such a great side to pasta, but is awesome anytime. Love how fresh and light this salad tastes!
This was delicious for dinner tonight.
Wow! What a yummy and vibrant salad!
I love how fresh and delicious this salad is on a warm day! The three textures of soft olives, chewy bread and juicy tomatoes is so perfect. You’ll be super surprised at how much you’ll love this – I was!
What a clever way to use up day old bread and make a colorful and amazing salad. The flavors just pop! This will become a favorite of ours.
I’m a big fan of vegan bruschetta, but never in a million years would have thought of turning it into a salad. BRILLIANT. Made this for lunch and it’s totally delish!