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.

Amarasooriya Amarasooriya
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Overall, this is a great salad recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and versatile. I highly recommend it.


Madge DelSarto
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before and then just grab it for lunch the next day.


Craig Lynch
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I've never made croutons before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfectly crispy and golden brown.


Mohamed Insaf
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the croutons and the dressing, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Quntion Ingram
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Phoenix Ptyltd
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a few slices of bread that need to be used up, and this salad is the perfect solution.


Marissa Cummings (Meme)
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I'm not usually a fan of croutons, but these were amazing! They were so crispy and flavorful.


Jyliene Wilskut
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Nafesa Walbrugh
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The croutons add a nice crunch, and the dressing is perfectly balanced.


Sffsd Hff
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This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


wrathofthefrog gaming
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a winner. It's easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


MD Rina
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The croutons were crispy and flavorful, and the dressing was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.