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Pretzel Croutons for Salads Recipe

American · Condiment · 15 min total

Crunchy, salty pretzel croutons add a fun twist to any salad. This easy recipe transforms stale pretzels into golden, seasoned croutons perfect for topping your favorite greens.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mini pretzels (or broken pretzel twists)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and olive oil. Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and black pepper; stir to combine.
3. Add pretzels to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the butter mixture.
4. Spread pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely on the baking sheet; they will crisp as they cool.
6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
• These croutons are also great on soups or as a snack.
• If using salted pretzels, you may want to reduce or omit additional salt.

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