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Greens with Homemade Croutons

Name: Greens with Homemade Croutons
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 5 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick), cubed; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; DRESSING:; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash celery salt; SALAD:; 2 cups spring mix salad greens; 2 cups torn romaine or fresh baby spinach; 1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 green onion, thinly sliced

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

A lively salad of fresh greens gets a flavorful boost from homemade croutons baked with tarragon, thyme and basil. — Ann Bush, Colorado City, Colorado

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Ingredients

5 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick), cubed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash celery salt
SALAD:
2 cups spring mix salad greens
2 cups torn romaine or fresh baby spinach
1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. Place bread cubes in a bowl. Drizzle with butter; toss lightly. Sprinkle with seasonings; toss to combine. Arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 14-18 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 265 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Greens with Homemade Croutons

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