GREEN SALAD

Name: GREEN SALAD
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil 3 oz.; Basil, dry 1 ½ tsp.; Oregano, dry 1 ½ tsp.; Salt as needed; Ground black pepper as needed; Whole grain bread, cut in ½” cubes 6 cups; Parmesan cheese, grated 3 Tbsp.; Romaine lettuce, cleaned and cut 3 cups; Boston lettuce, cleaned and cut 3 cups; Plum tomatoes, seeded medium dice 1 ½ cups; Red onion, sliced ¾ cup; Olive or canola oil ¾ cup; Red wine vinegar or rice vinegar 6 Tbsp.; Salt as needed; Cucumber, thin sliced 1 ½ ea.

by Sepi Z October 18, 2021

GREEN SALAD

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Sepi Z

Ingredients

Whole Grain Croutons

Extra-virgin olive oil 3 oz.
Basil, dry 1 ½ tsp.
Oregano, dry 1 ½ tsp.
Salt as needed
Ground black pepper as needed
Whole grain bread, cut in ½” cubes 6 cups
Parmesan cheese, grated 3 Tbsp.
Romaine lettuce, cleaned and cut 3 cups
Boston lettuce, cleaned and cut 3 cups
Plum tomatoes, seeded medium dice 1 ½ cups
Red onion, sliced ¾ cup
Olive or canola oil ¾ cup
Red wine vinegar or rice vinegar 6 Tbsp.
Salt as needed
Cucumber, thin sliced 1 ½ ea.

Directions

For the Croutons: Combine the olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Toss with the
bread cubes and parmesan cheese. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake in a 375°F oven until golden brown. Set aside.
Combine the lettuces, tomatoes, and red onion.
Right before serving, toss with the oil and vinegar and season with salt.
Garnish each portion with two slices of cucumber and some croutons.
Serve immediately.

Recipe Note

Dandelion greens, baby spinach, arugula and spring mix can all be substituted for the romaine and/or Boston lettuce. Other typical salad garnishes can be incorporated in the salad including cooked legumes, hard cooked eggs etc.