Cheesy Crouton Salad with Cucumber and Tomato

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 402 kcal

First, prepare a large deep salad bowl. Cut the cheese into thin sticks and transfer it to the bowl.
Cut the salami into thin sticks.
Cut the cucumbers into thin sticks.
Dice the tomato into small cubes.
Add the croutons to the bowl; I used cheese‑flavored croutons, but you can use any flavor you like.
Add the mayonnaise and mix everything together with a spoon until well coated.

Cut the cheese and salami into similar matchsticks for a balanced bite in every forkful.
Choose firm cucumbers and a ripe but not overly soft tomato for the best texture.
Add the croutons close to serving time if you want them to stay extra crunchy.
Adjust the amount of mayonnaise gradually until the salad is creamy but not heavy.
Taste before adding salt, as the cheese, salami and croutons are often already salty.
Serve well chilled on hot days or at room temperature in cooler seasons, according to preference.