​Fancy Salad with Jumbo Croutons

I shamelessly stole* this recipe from Jeanne, just like her house color.

*And by stole I mean I asked her permission and she graciously granted it.

Ingredients

• Salad greens

• Your Favorite Salad Fixings

  • apples

  • baby mozzarella

  • bacon

  • bell peppers

  • cucumber

  • feta

  • onions

  • scallions

  • carrots

• ​Your Favorite Salad Dressing

• A loaf of artisan bread (not sliced bread)

• one stick of butter

• 1/4 tsp salt (if butter is unsalted)

• garlic powder (optional)

Directions

To make the croutons:
Cut the loaf into generous 1 1/2" slices. Remove the crusts and discard (or turn into breadcrumbs). Cut slices into generous 1 1/2" chunks. Rustic shapes are good here.

Melt the butter (with the salt and garlic powder if using), then toss with the bread cubes to coat.

Toast in a 375° oven for 10-15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and toasty on all sides.

Drain on a paper-towel lined plate.

Serve with salad!