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Mixed Greens with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella Pearls, and Homemade Croutons
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Mixed Greens with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella Pearls, and Homemade Croutons

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Small Baking Dish

Ingredients

Salad:

  • Frans Vinaigrette to taste (recipe link above)
  • Homemade croutons to taste (recipe link above)
  • 2 cups of romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups of mixed greens
  • 3 tbsp mozzarella pearls
  • 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts

Tomatoes:

  • 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 cup of grape tomatoes
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Meanwhile, prepare Fran's simple vinaigrette in a glass jar, then seal with a lid and shake well.  Set aside to let the flavors mingle.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the garlic and herb homemade croutons. Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a small baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Roast the grape tomatoes by placing them in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and minced garlic, then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Toss to coat the tomatoes evenly.
  • Roast for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cool.
  • Prepare the salad by placing the romaine lettuce and mixed greens into a serving bowl.
  • Top with the cooled roasted tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, homemade croutons, and toasted pine nuts.
  • Drizzle with some well-shaken vinaigrette to taste, and mix well until evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy.