Mixed Greens with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella Pearls, and Homemade Croutons
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
2tspbasil olive oil
1cupof grape tomatoes
1cloveof garlic
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepperto taste
2cupsof romaine lettuce
2cupsof mixed greens
2tbspmozzarella pearls
Croutonsto taste (recipe link above)
1tbsptoasted pine nuts
Frans Vinaigretterecipe link above
Instructions
Prepare Fran's Simple Vinaigrette - see the recipe link above. Cover with a lid or saran wrap; set aside to allow flavors to mingle.
Prepare the Garlic and Herb Homemade Croutons - see the recipe link above. Set aside to cool.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray.
Place the grape tomatoes into the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and minced garlic then season with sea salt, and fresh cracked pepper, to taste. Toss to coat the tomatoes evenly.
Place into the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and place them on a plate to cool.
Place the romaine lettuce and mixed greens into a serving bowl. Top with the cooled roasted tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, homemade croutons, and toasted pinenuts. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, to taste; mix well until evenly coated. Serve immediately. Enjoy.