Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound country bread or sourdough, torn into 1-inch pieces (8 cups)
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 small red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • 2 romaine hearts, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  • One 2 1/2 to 3-pound rotisserie chicken, meat shredded (about 4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup salted toasted pumpkin seeds

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the bread with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
  • Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the onion with both vinegars and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the romaine pieces, tomato, cucumbers, strawberries, cilantro, dill, chicken and the toasted bread and toss well.
  • Transfer the salad to a platter, sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds and serve.