Croutons for salad
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. I never throw away bread—my upbringing won't allow it; that's how I was raised. So slightly stale bread almost always gets transformed into croutons or toasted bread cubes for salad—for example, for Caesar salad. However, making salad croutons isn't as simple as it seems. There are many important nuances involved, and if you overlook them, the salad croutons will turn out either too soft, too over-toasted, or bland. So—here's an excellent recipe for salad croutons. Simple and effective. Can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Cut the bread into cubes about 3 by 3 cm—you can make them larger or smaller, whichever you prefer.
- 2
Step 2
Place on a baking sheet.
- 3
Step 3
Finely chop fresh oregano or another herb.
- 4
Step 4
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs with olive oil and mix until the oil is evenly distributed.
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Step 5
Add salt, pepper, and other dry spices (optional).
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Step 6
Mix everything together well one more time.
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Step 7
Sprinkle with herbs on top.
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Step 8
Place the baking sheet with bread in an oven preheated to 160 degrees, and dry our bread for about 50 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
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Step 9
Cool the prepared salad croutons and use as intended. ;)