Paradise Salad

Ingredients
King's Croutons
2 1/2-inch thick center slices King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread
Olive oil

Salad
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1 (5 oz.) bag spring lettuce mix
1/2 cup red onion strips, thinly sliced
1 cup Mandarin oranges*
1 cup King's croutons
8 oz. cooked chicken or shrimp, optional
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional
*chopped mango, orange slices (membrane removed) or sliced strawberries may be substituted

Preparation King's Croutons

1. Brush both sides of bread with oil. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. Place on baking pan with lip.
3. Bake in preheated 350° F oven, 10-12 minutes, stirring once, until golden.
4. Cool; store in airtight container. Makes 2-3 cups.

1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients for dressing.
2. Pour over salad greens and half of onion, fruit, 1 cup of croutons and almonds (if desired). Toss.
3. Place on serving plates.
4. If desired, arrange chicken or shrimp on top. Garnish with remaining ingredients & serve.