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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) italian or french bread loaf, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1 cup olive oil-and-balsamic vinegar dressing |
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved |
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved |
2 green onions, sliced |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce |
10 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled |
Directions:
1. Place bread on a baking sheet, and bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
2. Combine mozzarella and dressing in a shallow dish or zip-top plastic bag; cover or seal, and chill 1 hour.
3. Toss together bread, olives, next 5 ingredients, and mozzarella mixture. Let stand 20 minutes. Serve over lettuce, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
4. *8 cups cubed and lightly toasted cornbread may be substituted.
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