Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

A simple fresh tomato and cucumber salad with homemade buttery garlic croutons with just the right amount of garlic.

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
1/2 medium Cucumber, with peel, raw
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Directions

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.