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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Homemade croutons star in this easy Italian salad, filled with grape tomatoes, olives and pepperoncinis. I like to serve it with fresh Italian or focaccia bread, Nancy Granaman suggests from Burlington, Iowa. Ingredients:
3 slices italian bread, cubed |
butter-flavored cooking spray |
1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
2 bunches romaine, torn |
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved |
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings |
8 pepperoncini |
1/2 cup fat-free italian salad dressing |
Directions:
1. For croutons, spritz bread cubes with butter-flavored spray; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder; toss to coat evenly.
2. Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once or twice. Cool.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, olives, Parmesan cheese, onion and pepperoncini. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons. Yield: 6 servings.
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