Croutons Salad
A delicious salad recipe that uses expired whole wheat bread slices to make homemade croutons.
10
Prep Time (min)
15
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices of expired whole wheat bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (such as oregano, basil, or thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- Your choice of salad dressing
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Cut the expired bread slices into small cubes.
3
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
4
Add the bread cubes to the bowl and toss until they are coated with the oil mixture.
5
Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the croutons are crispy and golden brown.
7
Remove from the oven and let them cool.
8
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and your choice of salad dressing.
9
Add the homemade croutons to the salad just before serving. Enjoy!