- a 1/2-inch-thick slice whole-wheat bread
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped coarse, toasted until golden, and cooled
- a 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 6 cups loosely packed mesclun (mixed baby greens, about 1/4 pound), rinsed and spun dry
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brush bread with 1 tablespoon oil and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. On a baking sheet toast cubes in middle of oven until golden, about 5 minutes, and cool.
- In a bowl whisk together vinegar, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified. Add croutons, walnuts, artichokes, and mesclun and toss until combined.