Healthy and delicious salad recipe that the whole family would surely love.

INGREDIENTS

3 cups Italian bread torn into bite-size pieces or cut into 1-inch cubes, dried*
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded tomato (3 medium)
1/2 of a medium red onion, cut into thin wedges and separated
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil or fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups torn or chopped romaine lettuce

DIRECTIONS

• Toss dried bread pieces, tomato, onion and basil in a large bowl.
• Prepare dressing, mixing vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake thoroughly. Add dressing over the bread mixture and toss until coated. Leave it for 15 minutes, blending the flavors well.
• Arrange the romaine over 4 salad plates. Ladle the bread mixture over the romaine and serve.
• Makes 4 servings.