TOMATO AND GARLIC CROUTON SALAD

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Recipe courtesy Brian Boitano 2009--Show: What Would Brian Boitano Make?Episode: Handyman Special. Brian was a skating Olymipic champion who loves to cook and now has his own show. He served this to get into a supper club. What a hoot to watch Brian make his dishes. This one caught my eye!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil, plus
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 loaf ciabatta, cut into small cubes (or any rustic artisan bread)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cups red grape tomatoes, sliced in half (or use yellow and pear or roma)
1 cup sliced kalamata olive
8 ounces perlini mozzarella cheese (small mozzarella balls)
8 basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small skillet over medium-low heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook to infuse the butter and oil with the garlic, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the cubed bread to a large bowl, pour the butter and garlic mixture over the bread and toss to coat. Transfer to a sheet tray and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the remaining olive oil and red wine vinegar and set aside.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, croutons, basil, and the oil and vinegar mixture. Gently toss to coat all the tomatoes and croutons. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 459.1, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 3, Protein 9.7

Lucy Dempster
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This salad is way too expensive for what you get.


gorouni lol
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I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out way too salty.


Brittany Roy
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste.


Demarcus Anderson
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good.


Danaye Virgo
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Malik Samii
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Charmaine Radway
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This salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and cheeses to it and it always turns out great.


Miss Fred
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing!


bisnu Maden
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A delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


MD Rahim Vila
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Chukwuka Onyekachi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and bread.


Juyel Ahmad
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I used cherry tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes and it turned out great!


Ibraheem Abhi
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The croutons add a nice textural contrast to the soft tomatoes and creamy dressing.


Md Tanjimul
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Easy to make and absolutely delicious! Will definitely be making this again.


mehedi sk999
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This salad is a delightful burst of flavors. The tangy tomatoes, the savory garlic, and the crunchy croutons come together perfectly.


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