ROMAINE LETTUCE WITH GARLIC CROUTONS

Romaine Lettuce With Garlic Croutons image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 small head romaine lettuce
3 slices white bread, very thin
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

Trim lettuce and pull leaves apart. Rinse well and pat dry.
Trim crusts off the bread. Cut bread into 1/2-inch or smaller cubes. There should be about 1 cup.
Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet; when hot, add bread cubes and garlic. Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring, until cubes are golden brown. Drain in a sieve. It is not necessary to discard garlic cloves.
Cut or tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. There should be about 8 cups, loosely packed. Put in a salad bowl and sprinkle croutons on top.
Put mustard in a small bowl with salt and pepper. Add vinegar and beat with a wire whisk. Add the remaining oil, beating briskly. Pour dressing over salad and toss.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 390 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams