How to Make Salad Croutons
Do you love Caesar salads but hate the calories? Yahoo! Health called a Caesar salad "one of the worst foods, because it looks healthy but adds loads of unwanted calories". On a diet, but still want to enjoy a Caesar? Here's the recipe you've been looking for!
[edit] Steps
- Put some time into this. Our healthy Caesar is going to take a little more time to prepare than a traditional salad.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Grab a small baking sheet and 2-3 slices of Italian bread. This is the base for your croutons.
- Get a sharp knife (or ask mom or dad for some help!) and cut the bread to one inch by one inch squares. Place your squares on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the squares in vinegar, once you have enough (white distilled vinegar works best). Don't use too much or your croutons may become soggy.
- Place a small amount of garlic onto the vinegar-soaked bread squares.
- Bake the squares until a golden brown to a dark brown. I leave mine in for about 15 minutes because I like my croutons dark and crunchy.
- Get a large mixing bowl. Place about 3 cups of lettuce in the bowl. A salad mix containing radishes and carrots are fine, too.
- When the croutons are cool, mix them into the bowl, too.
- Add about 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese to the bowl and mix well.
- Add two teaspoons of vinegar (optional) and mix well. Bon appetite!
[edit] Tips
- Don't let the finished product sit on the counter. Leave it in the refrigerator so the croutons don't get stale!
[edit] Warnings
- Ask mom or dad to use the knife and the stove. You don't want to end up in the hospital!
