Gluten-Free Garden Salad with Croutons

Brighten up your mealtime with this Gluten-Free Garden Salad with Croutons! This vibrant, nutrient-packed salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and colorful bell peppers, all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. What truly sets it apart are the golden-brown, homemade gluten-free croutons, seasoned with garlic powder and baked to perfection for a satisfying crunch. This quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it the perfect fresh and flavorful side or light meal for any occasion. Whether you're gluten-free or just looking for a wholesome salad option, this dish promises to be a hit at your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 slices Gluten-free bread
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Cut the gluten-free bread slices into small cubes, about 1-inch in size.

Step 3

Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, coating them evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle garlic powder and 0.25 teaspoon of salt over the bread cubes, and toss well to combine.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the croutons are golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.

Step 6

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, then place into a large salad bowl.

Step 7

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber and carrot, and thinly slice the red bell pepper and red onion. Add all to the salad bowl.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, remaining 0.25 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 9

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the vegetables.

Step 10

Top the salad with the cooled gluten-free croutons just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1336.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	806.7

Total Fat 48.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1792.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 27.7g
Protein 16.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 346.4mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2335.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.6%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 40.5%