Ingredients

2 slices (1/2 inch thick) pumpernickel bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

4 cups baby arugula (about 5 ounces), washed well

1 1/2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, thinly shaved

8 thin slices bresaola or prosciutto, torn into 1 1/2-inch pieces

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl, toss bread pieces with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat; spread out in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing once, until slightly crisp, about 7 minutes. Let cool.

Toss together arugula, cheese, and bresaola in a medium bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in croutons, and serve.