Cheese and Garlic Crouton Salad

Ingredients

 * 12 slices French bread
 * 100 g cream cheese
 * 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 * 1 small bunch chives, chopped
 * salt and milled pepper
 * salad leaves of your choice
 * vinaigrette dressing
 * freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Toast bread lightly on both sides.
 * 2) Meanwhile, mix cheese, garlic, chopped chives and seasoning to taste.
 * 3) Set aside.
 * 4) Place salad leaves in a large bowl and drizzle vinaigrette dressing over.
 * 5) Toss leaves to coat with dressing.
 * 6) Arrange on individual plates.
 * 7) Spoon cheese topping onto toast rounds, sprinkle Parmesan over and grill until cheese browns slightly.
 * 8) Arrange toast rounds on salad and serve immediately.