Crouton Salad
- 1/2 (8-ounces) loaf rosemary bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes* see Cook's Note
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 3 cups packed arugula
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup Citrus-Herb Sauce, see Roasted Citrus-Herb Game Hen recipe
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until toasted.
- Set aside to cool.
- In a medium salad bowl, mix together the cooled croutons, arugula, and pine nuts.
- Add the Citrus-Herb Sauce.
- Toss well until all ingredients are coated.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately.
- *Cook's Note: You can also use olive bread or any plain rustic loaf in place of the rosemary bread.
rosemary bread, olive oil, arugula, nuts, sauce, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/crouton-salad-recipe.html (may not work)