Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons

Name: Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.5 medium Cucumber, with peel, raw; 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

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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.

Submitted by Country Crock

Updated on August 23, 2021

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

83	Calories
1g	Fat
17g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 83
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 109mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g	6%
Vitamin C 16mg	17%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 337mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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