1/2 French bread loaf cut into
1 ” cubes
Olive oil for frying
Salt and pepper
3 tb Chiffonade of basil
3 tb Extra virgin olive oil
1 tb Balsamic vinegar
1 ts Minced garlic
4 Italian Roma tomatoes, cut
Into 1/2 ” slices
1/4 lb Fresh Mozzarella cheese, cut
Into 1/2 ” slices
For croutons: In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. When smoking
hot, add the bread cubes and fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir often to prevent from sticking. Remove from pan and drain on a
paper-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper Toss the remain
ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
To assemble, toss the fried bread with the other ingredients and
place on a platter. Can be made ahead of time, by keeping the bread
separate until serving.
Yield: 4 servings
ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE2270
Yields
4 servings