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              Tomato Salad w/Fresh Herbs and Garlic Crouton

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Breads
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Salted anchovy
     1/2                Cl garlic -- peel
     1/2  cup           Olive oil
   2      tablespoons   Fresh parsley -- mince
   2      tablespoons   Fresh chervil -- mince
   2      tablespoons   Fresh chives -- mince
   2      tablespoons   Fresh basil -- mince
   3      pounds        Various types and colors or -- tomatoes; slice
     1/2  pint          Cherry tomatoes
                        GARLIC CROUTONS
   4      slices        Sourdough bread
   2      tablespoons   Olive oil
   1                    Cl garlic -- peel

SALAD-Soak anchovy in water for 30 minutes and rinse well.
 With a mortar and pestle mash garlic and anchovy until smooth. In a bowl combine
 well with oil, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
 Arrange croutons on salad plates and top with tomato slices.
 Drizzle with dressing and garnish with cherry tomatoes.
CROUTONS-Preheat the broiler. Brush bread with oil on both sides 
and broil until toasted. Rub lightly with garlic.

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