Bison Producers of Alberta :: Bison and Bread Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 loaf crusty Italian bread cut into 1 inch cubes
• 6 sun dried tomato halves
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil (use leftover oil from tomatoes if you have any)
• 2 small zucchini, diced 1/2" cubes
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) purple onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh basil, chopped
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 anchovy filets, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fete cheese, crumbled
• 4 cups (1 L) mixed salad greens
• Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 12 oz (335 g) ground bison
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) Cajun spice
• 1 tsp (5 mL) Tabasco sauce
• 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) olive oil to sauté meatballs