Ingredients for - Orange-Watercress Bread Salad

1. Cubed country-style sourdough bread 2 cups
2. Olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons
3. Sliced almonds ⅓ cup
4. Minced shallot 2 tablespoons
5. Olive oil ½ cup
6. Red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons
7. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch
8. Watercress 6 ounces
9. Orange segments ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Orange-Watercress Bread Salad

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Spread bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

3 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until bread is toasted but still chewy, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 10 minutes.

4 . Stage

While bread cools, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Toast almonds in the hot pan, stirring continuously, until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

5 . Stage

Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into the frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add shallot and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil and red wine vinegar until blended for a vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.

6 . Stage

Toss toasted bread, watercress, almonds, and orange segments together in a large serving bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.