Here’s a healthy recipe from the folks at O Olive Oil in San Rafael, California. If you’re interested in tasting some of California’s finest gourmet delicacies, the products of O Olive Oil will help you make a wonderful start. The company’s premium products have won numerous awards and been widely praised in national media. Rest assured that this company operates sustainably. Founder Greg Hinson is also an environmental consultant with a background in reforestation, botanical gardening, and native food sources.

Ingredients for 4 Servings

• 1 Tablespoon currants
• 2 Tablespoons Cassis Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Champagne Vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons Ruby Grapefruit Olive Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ½ Pound day-old bread, cut into large chunks
• 1 Tablespoon toasted pine nuts
• 4 Scallions, thinly sliced cross-wise
• 3 Coves garlic, slivered
• 4 Cups baby arugula (lightly packed)

Preparation

1. Pre-heat oven to 450. In a small bowl soak currants in Cassis Vinegar and Champagne Vinegar until plump. Drain and reserve the vinegars. In the same bowl combine the vinegars with the Ruby Grapefruit Olive Oil and season with salt and pepper.

2. In a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread chunks with 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil. Bake until lightly toasted. Let cool, then tear the bread into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl toss the bread with three quarters of the dressing and let marinade for 30 minutes.

3. In a small skillet, heat the remaining extra virgin olive oil. Add scallions and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 2 minutes; transfer to large bowl. Add the currants, bread, pine nuts, and the remaining Cassis vinaigrette and toss well.

4. Spoon the bread salad into a shallow 1-quart baking dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 15 minutes, or until heated through. Uncover and bake for a few more minutes to dry out the top and brown the bottom. Transfer bread salad to a serving platter, toss with the arugula and serve at once.

To purchase an amazing vinegar made from Napa Valley Chardonnay & Pinot Noir grapes go to: O Cassis Vinegar

If you’d like to purchase a universally praised grapefruit oil go to: O Ruby Grapefruit Olive Oil