Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　1 cup 3/4-inch cubes crusty bread

　　1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

　　2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

　　3 celery ribs

　　2 heads Bibb lettuce

　　4 cups loosely packed mesclun (mixed baby greens)

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°F.

　　

Step 2

On a baking sheet bake bread cubes in middle of oven until lightly toasted and let cool. In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Cut celery diagonally unto 1/2-inch slices. Tear Bibb lettuce into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl toss all greens, celery, and croutons with dressing and season with salt and pepper.