Active Time

　　45 minutes or less

　　Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2 generously as a side dish

　　1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

　　one 6-inch pita loaf, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

　　1 small head romaine, washed well, dried, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)

　　1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

　　1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

　　1/2 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

　　1/3 cup crumbled feta (about 1 1/2 ounces)

　　1/4 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped ;coarse

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

　　

Step 1

In a skillet heat olive oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook pita, stirring occasionally, until golden. Season croutons with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to paper towels to drain.

　　

Step 2

In a large bowl combine romaine, bell peppers, onion, feta, and olives and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar. Add croutons and salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.