Salad with cherry tomatoes and croutons
Description
A simple dish to prepare. This bright, festive, and cheerful salad is popular all year round. You can make it on a regular weekday or serve it at a holiday table. This light and crunchy salad with a subtle garlic aroma is even loved by men. And women are always delighted with it. After all, it's low in calories but rich in vitamins and nutrients. The recipe for cherry tomato and crouton salad is easy. The most time-consuming part is preparing the croutons. However, you can shorten this step by buying ready-made seasoned croutons. You can replace the green lettuce with any other leafy greens. Feel free to get creative and add your own touches to the basic recipe. Let me tell you how to make a cherry tomato salad with croutons. 1. I make this salad with garlic croutons made from white bread. First, we need to prepare garlic oil. Peel the garlic, crush it, and place it into a frying pan with vegetable oil. Warm it on the stove for about 5 minutes. During this time, the oil will become infused with the garlic aroma. 2. Now we'll prepare the croutons. Cut the bread into small cubes and place them into a deep bowl. Add the garlic oil and shake the bowl to coat the bread evenly. Then spread the bread cubes onto a baking sheet and place them in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) until golden brown. Once ready, let the croutons cool down. 3. Wash the lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Separate the lettuce into individual leaves and lay them on a towel to dry. Cut the tomatoes in half or into quarters. 4. Now prepare the salad dressing. Mix vegetable oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper thoroughly until well combined and smooth. 5. Grate the cheese on a medium grater. 6. Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces by hand and place them into a salad bowl. Add the cut tomatoes and croutons. Pour the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with grated cheese, and serve chilled.