How to Make Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh, ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers in the summertime. This refreshing and flavorful salad combines the best of both worlds, with juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing. But what really takes this salad to the next level are the deliciously buttery garlic croutons that add a satisfying crunch to every bite.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    83 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 109mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 337mg