Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　a 1/2-inch-thick slice whole-wheat bread

　　2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar

　　1/4 cup walnuts, chopped coarse, toasted until golden, and cooled

　　a 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

　　6 cups loosely packed mesclun (mixed baby greens, about 1/4 pound), rinsed and spun dry

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

　　

Step 2

Brush bread with 1 tablespoon oil and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. On a baking sheet toast cubes in middle of oven until golden, about 5 minutes, and cool.

　　

Step 3

In a bowl whisk together vinegar, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified. Add croutons, walnuts, artichokes, and mesclun and toss until combined.