Mediterranean Romaine Salad

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups cubed French bread
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 celery rib, sliced
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 1 bunch romaine, torn
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional