FRESH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERY GARLIC CROUTONS

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Our recipe for Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons is a perfect addition to your lunch or dinner menu. Homemade croutons with buttery flavor from Country Crock® and just the right amount of garlic really elevate a simple salad to something special.

Provided by Country Crock®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, divided
2 cups Bread, italian
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup sliced red onion
2 large Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw
½ medium Cucumber, with peel, raw
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread cubes and cook, tossing frequently, until light golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic and cook over low heat, tossing, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons Spread in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until light golden and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Put toasted bread cubes, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers in large bowl; toss. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with basil and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Sameer Rai
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The croutons were a bit too hard for my liking, but the salad was otherwise very good.


Bongiwe Ngongoma
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This salad was perfect for a light summer meal. The tomatoes and cucumbers were so fresh and juicy, and the croutons added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Radeyo Adebiyi
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a vinaigrette dressing instead.


Nomagugu Sibanda
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The salad was easy to make and very refreshing. I used cherry tomatoes and English cucumbers, and the croutons were a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Lil black And blue
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The tomatoes and cucumbers were so fresh and flavorful, and the croutons were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Dreem Opsora
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The salad was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I added some salt and pepper to taste, which helped a bit.


Hantee Yt
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This salad was a hit at my last party. I made a double batch and it was all gone by the end of the night. The croutons were a big hit, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Selenas Mom
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I thought the croutons were a bit too buttery, but the salad was still very good.


Aundrea Munsey
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a variety of tomatoes and cucumbers from my garden, and the croutons were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.


Yellow Green
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The dressing was a bit too oily for my taste, but the salad was otherwise very good.


Antora Bosu
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious side dish to my grilled chicken. The tomatoes and cucumbers were crisp and flavorful, and the croutons added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!