Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Mediterranean Salad

Serves 4
Ingredients:
1/2 baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes(about 3 cups)
4 tablespoons Olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 small garlic clove
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 head Romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
2 plum tomatoes, cored, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halves
4 4oz fillets of salmon, cooked to your liking.

Directions:
1. In a large skillet, toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, tossing frequently, until croutons are golden and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Set aside

2. Finely chop garlic, and sprinkle with salt. Using a chef's knife, press the flat side of the blade back and forth across garlic to make a paste. Transfer to a large bowl; whisk in lemon juice, mustard, and remaining oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

3. Assemble salads and top with dressing.

This is my new favorite salad!

(Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart, with alterations by me!)

Nutrition Information:
Calories per serving: around 530 +/-