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.