Baden-Württemberg Style Pretzel Bread Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

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A hearty bread salad featuring rustic pretzel bread cubes tossed with fresh vegetables and a tangy mustard vinaigrette, inspired by Baden-Württemberg’s local flavors. This German-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pretzel bread, cherry tomatoes, cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 German cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread 8 oz pretzel bread cubes (1-inch) on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
  4. Step 4: Add the warm toasted pretzel bread cubes to the vegetables and pour over the mustard vinaigrette.
  5. Step 5: Toss gently to coat and allow to sit for 5 minutes so the bread absorbs the dressing but remains slightly crisp.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately as a refreshing side or light main dish.

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