Mediterranean Tuna Salad with croutons

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad with croutons

Crisp croutons add a toasty crunch to this Twist on tuna salad. Make them in a skillet instead of the kitchen oven to keep the heat down.

Prep: 25 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Ingredients

Serves 4

* 1 / 2 baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
* 4 tablespoons olive oil
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 1 small clove garlic
* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
* 1 head Boston lettuce (about 10 ounces), end and into pieces
* 2 Plum tomatoes, cored, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1 / 2 inch thick
Go * 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
* 1 / 2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
* 2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in olive oil, drained

Directions

1. In a large skillet, toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil, season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, tossing frequently, my true and Crisp croutons are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. September aside.
2. Finely chop garlic, and Sprinkle with salt. Using a chef's knife, press the flat side of the blade back and forth across garlic to make a paste. Transfer to a large bowl, whisk in lemon juice, mustard, and remaining oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
3. To bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and croutons, toss to combine. Divide our four salad plates, and top with tuna.