Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups cubed rye bread1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens2 cups chopped pastrami1 large tomato, diced1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1 bottle (8 ounces) Thousand Island salad dressing3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the butter, salt and pepper. Add bread cubes and toss to coat.

Arrange in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool.

In a large salad bowl, layer half the salad greens, pastrami, tomato, sauerkraut, onions and dressing; repeat layers. Sprinkle with croutons and cheese.