Cucumber-Crouton Salad Recipe

Name: Cucumber-Crouton Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cucumbers (about 3 pounds); 3/4 cup yogurt; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed; 5 ounces day-old bread, preferably from a baguette or French country-style loaf; ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley or shredded fresh mint; 12 lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried (optional)

Servings: persons

4 cucumbers (about 3 pounds)
3/4 cup yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
5 ounces day-old bread, preferably from a baguette or French country-style loaf
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley or shredded fresh mint
12 lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried (optional)

1
Trim ends off cucumbers and peel.
2
Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds with a teaspoon.
3
Cut cucumbers lengthwise into 3/4-inch strips.
4
Then cut strips into 3/4-inch cubes.
5
(You should have 7 to 8 cups.)
6
Combine yogurt, salt, oil, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and dill weed in a bowl.
7
Add cucumber cubes and mix well.
8
Refrigerate.
9
(The recipe can be prepared to this point 5 to 6 hours ahead.)
10
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
11
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes, spread on a cookie sheet, and bake for 14 to 15 minutes, until nicely browned and crusty on all sides.
12
Set aside.
13
At serving time, add the parsley or mint and the toasted bread cubes to the cucumbers.
14
Toss briefly; most of the liquid will be absorbed by the bread.
15
Serve within the next 30 minutes, mounding the salad on lettuce leaves if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cucumbers (about 3 pounds), 3/4 cup yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cucumber-Crouton Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cucumber-Crouton Salad

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