Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe featuring the New York Brand The Original Texas Toast Cheese & Garlic Croutons. You might be wondering how croutons can elevate your everyday meals, and I assure you, they add a scrumptious twist to salads, soups, and even pasta dishes! Let’s dive into a recipe that showcases these wonderful croutons.
Delicious Garden Salad with Garlic Croutons
This fresh and vibrant garden salad is the perfect side dish or light meal. The addition of cheese and garlic croutons will not only enhance the flavor but also add that satisfying crunch we all love!
Ingredients:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup New York Brand The Original Texas Toast Cheese & Garlic Croutons
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Parmesan or your choice)
- Your favorite salad dressing (ranch, vinaigrette, etc.)
Instructions:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots.
- Gently toss the vegetables to ensure an even distribution.
- Add the shredded cheese and the New York Brand croutons to the salad. The croutons will bring a delightful crunch and flavor to every bite!
- Drizzle your favorite dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss everything together lightly to coat the ingredients with the dressing, being careful not to crush the croutons.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the freshness and crunch this salad offers!
This garden salad with garlic croutons is not only easy to prepare, but it’s also a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while adding that memorable crunch. Whether it’s a sunny picnic or a cozy dinner at home, this salad will surely impress your family and friends. Give it a try, and let the flavors of the cheese and garlic croutons shine through!