Taste of Home
Crispy Crouton Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
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
Ingredients
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3 cups cubed Italian bread
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3 medium tomatoes, chopped
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6 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/3 cup minced fresh basil
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6 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons white or brown balsamic vinegar
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1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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
3/4 cup: 205 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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