CRISPY CROUTON SALAD

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Nothing says "summer" at our house like this unique salad! It's also a great way to use up fresh basil and tomatoes from the garden. I've brought it to many women's luncheons at church, and it's still a much-requested favorite. --LaNae Sanchez, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cubed Italian bread
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
6 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white or brown balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring twice. Cool., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, yellow pepper and basil. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ivan Sparks
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I would definitely make this salad again. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Gabriella Colwell
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Muhammad Shehzad
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I'm not a big fan of croutons, but I thought they worked well in this salad.


Makmodul Hassan
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Asaba Palace Of God
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The croutons were a bit too hard for my liking. I would have preferred them to be softer.


Noor Alom
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This salad is a bit too heavy for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter dressing.


tanjil Mia
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I wasn't sure about the combination of croutons and salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great way to use up leftover bread.


Melon
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The croutons add a nice crunch.


Yashew Nayamat
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Highly recommend!


Cheche Canoy
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The dressing is amazing! I could drink it straight from the bottle.


Suphian Kasolo
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.


Adv Luthfar Rahman
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of crispy croutons, fresh greens, and tangy dressing was perfect.