Avocado Toast Salad Recipe

All the flavors of an avocado toast just in a salad! Crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and buttery croutons tossed in olive oil dressing, then drizzled with balsamic glaze. It's so simple but SO good!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 oz. bakery-style bread torn into bite-size pieces* (about 4 cups)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 8 oz. chopped romaine lettuce (about 8 cups)
• 2 avocados, diced
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1-2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil
• Balsamic glaze
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Croutons ---
2. 2Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. 3Toss the bread pieces with olive oil and melted butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
4. 4--- Dressing ---
5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. 6--- Salad ---
7. 7In a large salad bowl, toss the romaine lettuce, avocados, tomatoes, and basil with the dressing. Stir in croutons and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.