Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons

One of our favorites is this. Serving company is incredibly simple and enjoyable. fantastic with salad and French bread.

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

Ingredients

  1. 4 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, divided
  2. 2 cups Bread, italian
  3. 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  4. 1 cup sliced red onion
  5. 2 large Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw
  6. ½ medium Cucumber, with peel, raw
  7. ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  8. 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, 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Put toasted bread cubes, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers in large bowl; toss. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with basil and toss.

 

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