Giblet and Mushroom Bread Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Giblet and Mushroom Bread Salad
45 min.
8
433kcal

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of Giblet and Mushroom Bread Salad, a delightful side dish that elevates any meal with its rich, savory profile and hearty texture. This dairy-free recipe is perfect for gatherings, and with its generous servings, it's an excellent addition to your holiday table or family feast.

Imagine crispy cubes of country white bread, perfectly toasted to golden brown, mingling with the earthiness of crimini mushrooms and the refreshing crunch of celery. The unique blend of giblets—liver, neck, heart, and gizzard—adds a depth of flavor that is both traditional and satisfying, making this dish not just a salad, but a culinary experience. Infused with aromatic herbs and a touch of Sherry wine vinegar, each bite provides a burst of flavor that’s hard to resist.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this bread salad is not only simple to prepare but also allows for make-ahead convenience, as the dressing can be prepared up to two days in advance. Whether you’re serving it at a festive gathering or as a comforting side to a weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress. Bring warmth, flavor, and a touch of rustic charm to your table with this delicious Giblet and Mushroom Bread Salad.

Ingredients

  • 11 cups unseasoned bread cubes white with crust ( 1 pound)
  • 0.5 cup celery 
  • 0.5 cup celery root peeled (celeriac)
  • ounce crimini mushrooms thinly sliced (baby bella)
  • tablespoons parsley fresh divided chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cups chicken broth 
  • 0.3 cup onion minced
  • tablespoon oregano dried
  • 2.5 tablespoons sherry vinegar 
  •  turkey giblets (liver, neck, heart, and gizzard)
  • 10 tablespoons vegetable oil divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Chop liver and transfer to small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Bring broth, neck, heart, and gizzard to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 1 hour. Strain broth into medium bowl; reserve.
  2. Remove meat from neck; place in small bowl. Chop heart and gizzard; add to bowl with neck meat.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add reserved liver; sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  6. Add chopped neck meat, heart, and gizzard, 1 1/2 cups of reserved broth, and 1/4 cup oil. (Dressing can be made 2 days ahead; cover and refrigerate dressing and any remaining broth separately.)
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide bread cubes between 2 rimmed baking sheets.
  8. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over bread on each sheet; toss to coat. Toast bread in oven until golden brown, turning once, about 10 minutes.
  9. Transfer to large bowl.
  10. Add mushrooms, celery, celery root, 1 tablespoon parsley, and oregano to bread. Bring dressing to simmer; remove from heat. Stir in vinegar.
  11. Pour dressing over bread mixture; toss. If desired, drizzle remaining broth by tablespoonfuls over bread mixture to moisten.
  12. Sprinkle remaining chopped parsley over.
  13. Let stand at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories433kcal
Protein15.55%
Fat46.93%
Carbs37.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.46
Glycemic Load
20.09
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.06521724618%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.57mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:433.08kcal
21.65%
Fat:22.85g
35.16%
Saturated Fat:3.81g
23.81%
Carbohydrates:41.11g
13.7%
Net Carbohydrates:37.23g
13.54%
Sugar:5.42g
6.02%
Cholesterol:101.57mg
33.85%
Sodium:458.52mg
19.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.03g
34.06%
Vitamin A:4129.23IU
82.58%
Vitamin B12:4.12µg
68.71%
Selenium:42.94µg
61.35%
Vitamin K:61.32µg
58.4%
Manganese:1.08mg
53.78%
Vitamin B3:9.52mg
47.6%
Vitamin B2:0.77mg
45.53%
Folate:178.74µg
44.68%
Iron:5.32mg
29.58%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
26.22%
Phosphorus:244.89mg
24.49%
Copper:0.47mg
23.72%
Vitamin B5:2.2mg
22.04%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.95%
Fiber:3.88g
15.5%
Zinc:2.22mg
14.8%
Calcium:130.48mg
13.05%
Potassium:435.4mg
12.44%
Vitamin E:1.79mg
11.94%
Magnesium:46.99mg
11.75%
Vitamin C:2.98mg
3.62%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.77%
Source:Epicurious