DIRECTIONS

Gently fold all ingredients together and cover tightly. Refrigerate overnight before serving. Just before serving, toss the salad well to redistribute the dressing.

Instructions for French Bread Croutons

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Arrange the sliced bread on one large baking sheet.

Use a pastry brush to brush each slice of bread with the olive oil.

Bake for 4-5 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven and quickly rub each slice with the raw garlic.

Sprinkle with the kosher salt and serve.

Yield: 6-8 servings