Zesty Crouton Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Zesty Crouton Salad
10 min.
5
76kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a quick, gluten-free side dish or snack that's packed with flavor and ready in just 10 minutes? Look no further! This Zesty Crouton Salad is the perfect addition to your table, whether you're serving it as an antipasti, starter, or simply a tasty snack. With a delightful blend of crunchy croutons, fresh basil, and juicy grape tomatoes, this salad is a symphony of textures and tastes. The zesty dressing, made from a perfect balance of olive oil and red wine vinegar, ties everything together with a hint of garlic for an extra kick. And let's not forget the string cheese pieces, adding a surprising yet delightful twist to every bite. This recipe is not just about food; it's about creating a memorable eating experience that's easy to achieve. With a caloric breakdown that leans towards carbs, with a healthy dose of fats and a good amount of protein, this Zesty Crouton Salad is both satisfying and guilt-free. So, why not give it a try and add a zest to your meal in no time?

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups croutons 
  •  basil fresh thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic minced
  • cups grape tomatoes halved
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • pieces individual string cheese sticks cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Calories76kcal
Protein9.42%
Fat43.23%
Carbs47.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42
Glycemic Load
5.07
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.8899999986524%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:76.13kcal
3.81%
Fat:3.69g
5.68%
Saturated Fat:0.64g
4%
Carbohydrates:9.09g
3.03%
Net Carbohydrates:7.9g
2.87%
Sugar:1.57g
1.75%
Cholesterol:0.43mg
0.14%
Sodium:72.7mg
3.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.81g
3.62%
Vitamin A:530.37IU
10.61%
Vitamin C:8.4mg
10.19%
Vitamin K:9.06µg
8.62%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.4%
Folate:21.26µg
5.32%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.26%
Selenium:3.42µg
4.89%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.87%
Fiber:1.19g
4.76%
Potassium:157.87mg
4.51%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.26%
Iron:0.6mg
3.31%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.74%
Copper:0.05mg
2.69%
Phosphorus:25.95mg
2.6%
Magnesium:10.07mg
2.52%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.15%
Calcium:15.43mg
1.54%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.28%