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Mesclun Salad with Celery and Croutons

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 cup 3/4-inch cubes crusty bread
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 celery ribs
2 heads Bibb lettuce
4 cups loosely packed mesclun (mixed baby greens)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 300°F.

    Step 2

    On a baking sheet bake bread cubes in middle of oven until lightly toasted and let cool. In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Cut celery diagonally unto 1/2-inch slices. Tear Bibb lettuce into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl toss all greens, celery, and croutons with dressing and season with salt and pepper.

TagsSaladLettuceLeafy GreensVegetableSideDinnerDairy FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight MealsGourmet
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