- Seasoned croutons (below)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Dash each of salt, dry mustard and paprika
- 1 cup bite-size pieces salad greens
1. Prepare seasoned croutons.
2. Shake oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, mustard and paprika in tightly covered jar; toss with salad greens and 1/4 cup of the croutons.
3. Sprinkle with additional croutons if desired.
SEASONED CROUTONS
- 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
- 1 slice bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1. Heat margarine in baking pan, 8 x8 x 2 inches, in 400º oven until melted.
2. Toss bread cubes and seasoned salt with margarine until cubes are coated.
3. Toast, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
CHEESE CROUTONS
- Substitute 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese for the seasoned salt.
DILL CROUTONS
- Substitute dried dill weed for the seasoned salt.
GARLIC CROUTONS
- Substitute 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder and dash of salt for the seasoned salt.
ITALIAN HERB CROUTONS
- Substitute Italian herb seasoning for the seasoned salt.