Chopped Romaine Salad

Name: Chopped Romaine Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Coarse salt and ground pepper; Reserved romaine leaves from Romaine-Heart Salad, washed, dried well, and chopped; Croutons

Serve this crisp salad with our Baked Egg Custard with Cheese.

Source: Everyday Food, November 2006

10 mins 10 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Reserved romaine leaves from Romaine-Heart Salad, washed, dried well, and chopped
Croutons

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, and toss to combine. Sprinkle with croutons. Serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

To make croutons: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut 2 hero rolls (each 3 ounces) into 3/4-inch cubes; scatter on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon dried oregano; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Bake until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool before using.