Mediterranean Salad Toss

SmartBran Mediterranean Salad Toss

Use these crisp, zesty, nutritious nuggets instead of croutons to add lots of fiber and great taste to your green salads.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tbs. thyme
• 1/2tsp.oregano
• 1/2 tsp. rosemary
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• scant 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 cupSmartBran Cereal

Steps/Methods:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a sheet pan or lipped cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, blend together the oil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, garlic, powder, and salt.
3. Place the SmartBran cereal in a bowl. Drizzle the seasoned oil over the cereal and toss to coat.
4. Pat into a single layer on the sheet pan and bake in the center of the oven for 3 minutes. Stir. Continue baking until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes more. (Take care not to burn.)
5. Transfer to a plate, and cool to room temperature. Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool place for up to 1 week.