Homemade Rustic Croutons With A Simple Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5+ minutes

Total Time: 20 mins

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE HOMEMADE CROUTONS :

• 1 French baguette or sourdough loaf

• 5 tablespoons olive oil

• garlic salt

• onion powder

• old bay spice

• paprika

• salt

• pepper

• OPTIONAL: red pepper flakes

FOR THE SIMPLE SALAD:

• 2 cups lettuce of your choice

• 5 package roma tomatoes

• shaved Parmesan cheese

• salt

• pepper

• lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE HOMEMADE CROUTONS :

1. Roughly cube up semi large chunks of baguette

2. In large pan, on medium high heat, add 5 tablespoons of olive oil

3. Once olive oil is hot dump in cubed bread

4. Shake pan to coat the bread on all sides with oil

5. Sprinkle the oiled bread with garlic salt, onion powder, old bay, paprika, salt and pepper

6. Keep a watchful eye and flip croutons once browned

7. Once all sides have browned, turn off heat and remove pan

8. Let croutons cool to room temperature in the pan

9. Add to salad and serve

   • Croutons can be kept in an open container for up to 5 days

   FOR THE SIMPLE SALAD :

1. Add the lettuce of your choice to a large bowl

2. Add cubed roma tomates

3. Top with parmesan cheese and homemade croutons

4. Squirt the juice of one lemon over entire bowl and pepper generously

5. Serve immediately