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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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.
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.
In a separate large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
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.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing to coat evenly.
Add the cooled croutons to the salad and give it one final toss.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Zesty Crouton Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4351 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.0 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1308 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
