Ingredients

  • 1/4 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 head red-leaf lettuce, torn
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Make the croutons: Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Heat the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the shallot and tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the lettuce in a large bowl.
  • Pour the warm dressing on top, add the croutons and gently toss.
  • Top with the blue cheese.
  • Photograph by David Malosh