FRISéE WITH CROUTONS AND SPICY OLIVES

Frisée With Croutons and Spicy Olives image

Provided by Jeff Gordinier

Categories brunch, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups 1-inch bread cubes
1 tablespoon olive, canola or peanut oil
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1 teaspoon crushed and finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large or 2 small heads frisée, cut into 2-inch pieces 5 to 6 cups
1/4 cup pitted spicy green olives
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained

Steps:

Drop bread cubes into a skillet and sprinkle oil over them. Toss gently and cook over high heat, tossing occasionally, until cubes are browned on all sides. Remove from skillet.
Mix mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and vinegar in a large serving bowl. Stir in oil.
Add the frisée, olives and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly. Divide among 4 salad plates and sprinkle the croutons on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams