MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH OLIVE-BREAD CROUTONS

Mediterranean Salad with Olive-Bread Croutons image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 olive loaf, crust removed, bread cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 heads frisee, torn into pieces (4 cups)
1 head red-leaf lettuce or 4 heads Lolla Rossa, torn into pieces (4 cups)
12 red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1/2 cup pitted, sliced Kalamata olives (about 2 1/2 ounces)
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh dill leaves
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced

Steps:

Make the croutons: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss bread with oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool. (Croutons can be stored in an airtight container up to 1 week.)
Make the dressing: Puree shallot, vinegar, and lemon juice in a blender. With machine running, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Make the salad: Toss together salad ingredients. Sprinkle with croutons, and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.