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You're gonna feel like a real winner with Touchdown Salad on your plate! Get ready to score big as you spike your fork into these fresh, juicy veggies all soaked in a tangy, refreshing dressing. It's a game-winning decision to add this bright and colorful side to your game day spread. Touchdown Salad brings the excitement that everyone will be cheering for!
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchinis, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 French bread baguette, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups heirloom mini or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon jarred roasted garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -On a 15x10x1-inch baking pan, evenly add the zucchini slices and 1 tablespoon of the oil and toss to combine.
Step 3 -Bake the zucchini slices, stirring halfway through, until they are tender and lightly browned, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 4 -Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let the zucchini slices cool.
Step 5 -While the zucchini slices are cooling, in a large bowl, add the bread cubes and 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil and toss to coat.
Step 6 -Evenly spread the coated bread cubes on a baking sheet, then bake, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned, about 12-14 minutes.
Step 7 -In a second large bowl, add the cooled zucchini slices, the toasted bread cubes, the tomatoes, the green peppers, and the red onions.
Step 8 -In a small bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, the roasted garlic, the Italian seasoning, the red pepper flakes, the salt, the pepper, and the remaining oil and whisk to combine.
Step 9 -Evenly drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Step 10 -Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella pearls over the salad and stir to combine.
Step 11 -Serve.
