Italian Basil Salad - Chef Michael Smith

Ingredients

• 1/2 loaf Italian bread
• Few generous splashes olive oil
• A big handful whole fresh basil leaves
• 6 ounce bag romaine lettuce or other salad green mixture
• 1 thinly sliced red or pickled onion
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 heaping spoonfuls Dijon mustard
• several heaping spoonfuls grated Romano cheese
• generous spoonful dried oregano
• sprinkle or two Salt and Pepper
• generous spoonful dried basil