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Greek Salad With Paprika Croutons

A refreshing salad featuring crunchy vegetables and smoky croutons, perfect for light meals and easy prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 cup spinach Fresh, washed spinach.
  • 1/2 unit cucumber, peeled and diced small Use a firm cucumber for crunch.
  • 1/2 unit tomato, chopped Ripe tomato for flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped For garnish and flavor.
  • a few slices banana pepper, chopped Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese Crumble over the salad.
Crouton Ingredients
  • 1 serving bread (ciabatta or sandwich bread) Can use day-old bread.
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter, melted For crouton coating.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika For flavoring the croutons.
Dressing Ingredients
  • olive oil To drizzle over the salad.
  • balsamic vinegar To taste.
  • Greek dressing Optional for extra flavor.

Method
 

Prepare Croutons
  1. Mix the paprika into the melted butter.
  2. Pour bread cubes into a bowl and combine with the butter mixture.
  3. Spread onto a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees F until golden.
  4. While still hot, sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large bowl, mix together all the salad ingredients, including the croutons.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or Greek dressing just before serving.
  3. Serve cold or at room temperature, adding croutons last to maintain crunch.

Notes

For best results, add croutons right before serving. Store leftover components separately to prevent sogginess.