Crostini with Tomato and Bell Pepper Topping

Crostini with Tomato and Bell Pepper Topping

From   Firangi Tadka

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 5 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Salad

Type: Italian

Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad

Ingredients

  • Bread slices, cut into medium sized squares 3 to 4
  • Medium tomato, seeded and cut into small square pieces 1
  • Medium cucumbers, cut into small squares 2
  • Medium green capsicum, cut into small squares 1
  • Medium red capsicum, cut into small squares 1
  • Iceberg lettuce ½ head
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Dressing
  • Lemon juice 2 tbsps
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper powder ¼ tsp
  • Olive oil 1½ tbsps

Methods

  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add bread squares and saute for 5-6 minutes or till they become brown and crisp. These are crostinis.
  • Take tomato, cucumbers, green capsicum and red capsicum in a bowl. Tear lettuce leaves into small pieces and add.
  • To make the dressing, take lemon juice, salt, pepper powder and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Add the dressing to salad, mix and add crostini. Mix gently, add ½ tbsp olive oil.
  • Transfer into individual serving bowls and serve immediately.