1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 bunch romaine, torn
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
Place cubed bread on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine oil and garlic; drizzle over bread and toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, red peppers, cucumber, celery, olives and onion; add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Just before serving, place romaine in another bowl. Add artichoke mixture and croutons; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper; top with cheese if desired.
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