For the Croutons:

• 1/2 loaf whole grain bread, cubed
• Olive oil
• Salt

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, peeled & minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil

For the Salad:

• 4–6 large handfuls leafy green lettuce, roughly torn
• 1 English cucumber, washed and chopped (peeled if desired)
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed & quartered
• 1 bell pepper, washed, de-seeded and chopped
• 1/2 large red onion, peeled & chopped
• 5 radishes, washed & thinly sliced
• 1–2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta or fresh mozzarella cheese, torn
• 2–4 eggs, hard boiled (see cooking instructions in the notes)
• Salt & pepper to taste