Buttermilk Herb Dressing and Croutons

Dressing:
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. each pepper and minced garlic
2 tablespoons snipped chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Preparation:
In small bowl whisk all ingredients together.

Croutons:
2 slices of thick Italian bread, crusts trimmed and cubed
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. finely chopped thyme leaves

Preparation:
In large skillet toast bread cubes in oil over medium high heat tossing for about 5 minutes until golden. Remove from heat and stir in thyme.

recipe from: http://oldfashionedliving.com/thyme.html
Submitted by Patti Andrews