Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 9 cups cubed Italian bread ((from about 3/4 loaf))
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 cups cubed watermelon ((from about 1/2 small watermelon))
  • 2 cups cubed cucumber ((from 1 medium cucumber))
  • 1/4 red onion, (sliced thinly)
  • 2 Tbsp diced jalapeño pepper, (rib and seeds removed)
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint ((can substitute for basil if desired))
  • 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees. 
  • Place cubed bread in a bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil and salt. Lay bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for about 15 minutes, until bread is crispy. Let cool.
  • Place watermelon, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, feta cheese, and mint in a large bowl. Add in cooled bread cubes and toss until combined. 
  • Drizzle remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil, lime juice, and pepper over salad and toss again to combine.