Mix the Bread With the Dressing for a Creamy, Egg-Free Texture
Salad can be a great healthy meal, but if you don’t want the calories and fat that come with heavy dressing, try using bread as a thickener. You will get a rich, creamy texture without the need for eggs or mayonnaise. This is especially useful if you are out of eggs, allergic to eggs, or vegan.
You don’t need to change the dressing recipe for this to work – just use bread instead of a thickener like mayonnaise or egg yolk. The dressing will thicken as you mix the bread with the rest of the ingredients. You can use this as an opportunity to get rid of stale bread. If you need ideas on which salad to use this dressing for, check out this infographic (use it instead of the creamy lemon dressing) or check out the full recipe below.
Radicchio Bon Appetit Salad with Sourdough Dressing | Food52