Mediterranean Romaine Salad

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This salad is my standard—I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand so I can whip up this easy salad anytime. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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Mediterranean Romaine Salad

Yield:6 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups cubed French bread
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 celery rib, sliced
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1 bunch romaine, torn
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional
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Directions

  1. Place cubed bread on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine oil and garlic; drizzle over bread and toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, red peppers, cucumber, celery, olives and onion; add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Just before serving, place romaine in another bowl. Add artichoke mixture and croutons; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper; top with cheese if desired.
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