Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 -inch thick slices French bread, cubed
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 clove Frieda's Elephant Garlic, peeled and finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups Limestone lettuce, washed and dried and torn into bite size pieces
  • 3 cups Romaine lettuce, washed and dried and torn into bite size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle bread cubes on baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together lemon juice, olive or vegetable oil, anchovy paste, elephant garlic and pepper.
  • Remove toasted bread from oven and place in a shallow bowl.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the dressing mixture over croutons and toss to coat.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together limestone and romaine lettuces.
  • Add croutons, remaining dressing and Parmesan cheese.
  • Toss well and serve.
  • TIP: HANDLING HOT PEPPERS
  • Use rubber gloves when handling hot peppers.
  • The oil from the inside of the pepper can burn any part of the body that it comes in contact with, even your hands.
  • Be especially careful of your eyes.
  • Cleanse hands and gloves thoroughly.