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Crispy Crouton Salad

Course : Salads
Serves: 6

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Ingredients:

---DRESSING---

6 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

3 cloves garlic. minced

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper -- (or to taste)

---SALAD---

1 pound tomatoes -- (about 2 large), chopped

1 large yellow pepper -- cut into 3/4-inch pieces

6 ounces mozzarella cheese -- cut in 1/2-inch pieces

1/3 cup fresh basil -- coarsely chopped

---CROUTONS---

4 ounces crusty italian bread

1 bunch fresh basil -- (garnish)

Preparation / Directions:

Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad until evenly coated. Let stand at room temperature for up to 1 hour. Cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes and toast under broiler, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes until lightly browned. Just before serving, add croutons to salad and mix gently. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

231 Calories (kcal); 21g Total Fat; (78% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 25mg Cholesterol; 169mg Sodium

Crispy Crouton Salad

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