croutons

one of the best things to add to a salad is fresh croutons.  somehow the crispy bread cubes make a difference in the overall salad 's appeal.  i visited the midland farmer's market and purchased a loaf of Russian black bread from the whole grain country bakery and made these wonderful croutons for our dinner salads.

after slicing in small cubes, i place the croutons on a baking sheet and lightly drizzle the cubes with olive oil.  then, select the seasonings.  today, i used Mary's gourmet seasoning along with parsley.  other choices would be a garlic and herb seasoning or any other herb mixtures.

bake in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until browned and crispy.  serve and enjoy.