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Mediterranean Salad With Olive - Bread Croutons
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
Another Martha Stewart recipe!! So good!! The croutons ar so easy to make and the salad is just simply delicious!!
Ingredients:
1 loaf olive bread, crust removed, bread cup into 1/2 inch pieces (about 2 cups is what you need)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 heads frisee, torn into pieces (4 cups)
1 head red-leaf lettuce, torn into pieces (4 cups)
12 cherry tomatoes or 12 yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbles
1/2 cup dill leaves
1/2 english cucumber, thinly sliced
Directions:
1. Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F Toss the bread with oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Let cool. (croutons can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week).
2. For the dressing: Purée shallot, vinegar and lemon juice in a blender. With machine still running, gradually add oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Fro the salad: Toss together salad ingredients. Sprinkle with croutons and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediatley.
By RecipeOfHealth.com