Zesty Crouton Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Zesty Crouton Salad, a perfect balance of crunchy, savory, and tangy flavors that will delight your taste buds. Featuring homemade golden-brown croutons seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil, this salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumber slices, and zesty red onion for a medley of textures. The finishing touch? A bright, homemade lemon-honey Dijon dressing that ties everything together with a burst of citrusy sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this irresistible salad is perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side dish. Ideal for summer gatherings or weeknight meals, this easy-to-make recipe offers gourmet flavor with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) French bread
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon (divided) Salt
- 6 cups (chopped) Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 1 (sliced) Cucumber
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the cubed French bread with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt until evenly coated.
Step 3
Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool.
Step 4
In a separate large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing to coat evenly.
Step 7
Add the cooled croutons to the salad and give it one final toss.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Zesty Crouton Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 805.4 grams (805.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1368 |
| Total Fat 51.20g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat 8.20g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.70g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4351mg | 189% |
| Total Carbohydrate 195.00g | 71% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.90g | 46% |
| Total Sugars 39.70g | |
| Protein 37.80g | 76% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 276mg | 21% |
| Iron 15mg | 84% |
| Potassium 1309mg | 28% |
Source of Calories