MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH WARM CREAM CHEESE 'CROUTONS'

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Bread cubed cream cheese in garlicky, herby bread crumbs for this unique Mixed Green Salad with Warm Cream Cheese 'Croutons.' Toss the cream cheese 'croutons' with salad greens, Granny Smith apple, pomegranate seeds and Balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
8 cups loosely packed torn salad greens
1 Granny Smith apple, cut into thin slices
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

Combine first 3 ingredients in shallow dish. Add cream cheese cubes in small batches; toss until evenly coated with crumb mixture. Place on waxed paper-covered plate.
Heat large heavy nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add cream cheese cubes, a few at a time; cook 3 min. or until evenly browned, turning frequently.
Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl; top with toasted cream cheese cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g