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Greek Salad with Garlic Croutons

Greek Salad with Garlic Croutons

Greek Salad with Garlic Croutons is a fresh mix of tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and olives, topped with crispy garlic croutons. Perfect for a flavorful side dish!
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large salad bowl
  • Small bowl for dressing
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 1 large cucumber - diced
  • 2 large tomatoes - diced
  • 1 green bell pepper - diced
  • 1/2 red onion - finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives - pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley - chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves - chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

For the Garlic Croutons:

  • 2 cups day-old bread - such as French or Italian bread, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

For the Vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic - minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Instructions
 

For the Garlic Croutons:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss the cubed bread with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well coated.
  • Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the croutons are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.

For the Salad:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, green bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped mint leaves.
  • Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

For the Vinaigrette:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well emulsified.

Assembly:

  • Add the cooled garlic croutons to the salad.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
  • Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
  • Serve immediately, and enjoy this refreshing Chopped Greek Salad with Garlic Croutons!

Notes

This Chopped Greek Salad with Garlic Croutons is a feast for the senses, with its vibrant colors, bold flavors, and satisfying crunch. It's sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire!

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal
Keyword Salad, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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