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Sourdough Croutons Salad Crunch

A refreshing salad topped with crispy sourdough croutons for added texture and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber Cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
Croutons
  • 4 slices Sourdough Bread cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil for tossing
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare Croutons
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the sourdough bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the croutons in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Top the salad with the baked croutons and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad ingredients based on seasonal vegetables or personal preference.