Mixed Salad with Parmesan Croutons

• 4 slices whole wheat bread sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated plus extra for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or as needed
• 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
• 1/2 tablespoon honey or sugar, or more or less to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved, 2 cups
• 1 each sweet red bell peppers slice into 1/4-inch strips
• 1/4 each red onion hallved and thinly sliced
• 1 bunch romaine lettuce torn

1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. In a medium bowl, add bread cubes, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Gently toss until well combined.
4. Spread bread cubes onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until bread cubes become crunchy and golden-brown.
6. Stir once half way through
7. Meanwhile add lemon juice, vinegar, oil, honey or sugar, mustard, salt and black pepper in a large bowl, and whisk until well blended.
8. Once croutons are ready, add cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and lettuce into large bowl with dressing.
9. Toss until well coated and mixed.
10. Top with croutons and sprinkle with more Parmesan on top.
11. Serve.

whole wheat bread sandwich bread, olive oil, parmesan, garlic, salt, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, salt, tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, red onion, romaine lettuce

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/mixed-salad-parmesan-croutons-53678 (may not work)