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Garlic Crouton and Fresh Tomato Salad Recipe

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Ingredients

Adjust Servings:
3 tablespoons olive oil plus
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 loaf ciabatta cut into small cubes (or any rustic artisan bread)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cups red grape tomatoes sliced in half (or use yellow and pear or roma)
1 cup sliced kalamata olive
8 ounces perlini mozzarella cheese (small mozzarella balls)
8 basil leaves chopped

Nutritional information

352
Calories
293 g
Calories From Fat
32.6 g
Total Fat
11.2 g
Saturated Fat
45.2 mg
Cholesterol
459.1mg
Sodium
6.8 g
Carbs
2 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Sugars
9.7 g
Protein
194g
Serving Size (g)
6
Serving Size

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Garlic Crouton and Fresh Tomato Salad Recipe

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    Oh Sharon ~ this salad is divine! It's so simple to make and the flavors are just wonderful. I made as posted except I left my olives whole. used regular mozzarella that I cubed. I would recommend using a good olive oil. Thank you for posting a keeper that I'll make often!

    • 45 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Tomato and Garlic Crouton Salad,Recipe courtesy Brian Boitano 2009–Show: What Would Brian Boitano Make?Episode: Handyman Special. Brian was a skating Olymipic champion who loves to cook and now has his own show. He served this to get into a supper club. What a hoot to watch Brian make his dishes. This one caught my eye!,Oh Sharon ~ this salad is divine! It’s so simple to make and the flavors are just wonderful. I made as posted except I left my olives whole. used regular mozzarella that I cubed. I would recommend using a good olive oil. Thank you for posting a keeper that I’ll make often!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Preheat the Oven to 400 Degrees F.

    2
    Done

    in a Small Skillet Over Medium-Low Heat, Add 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, the Butter, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, and Salt and Pepper, to Taste. Cook to Infuse the Butter and Oil With the Garlic, About 4 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Add the Cubed Bread to a Large Bowl, Pour the Butter and Garlic Mixture Over the Bread and Toss to Coat. Transfer to a Sheet Tray and Bake Until Crisp, About 10 Minutes. Remove from the Oven and Let Cool.

    4
    Done

    in a Small Bowl Whisk Together the Remaining Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar and Set Aside.

    5
    Done

    in a Large Serving Bowl, Combine the Tomatoes, Olives, Mozzarella, Croutons, Basil, and the Oil and Vinegar Mixture. Gently Toss to Coat All the Tomatoes and Croutons. Let the Salad Sit For 10 Minutes Before Serving.

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