Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons

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Description

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.

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

Instructions

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

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

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