Salad with Breadstick Croutons
Salad with Breadstick Croutons is a fresh, crunchy twist on a classic garden salad, featuring crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, and savory croutons made from toasted breadsticks. This dish is a popular, light meal or side salad common in American and European casual dining, valued for its satisfying texture and simplicity.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is moderate in carbohydrates, primarily from the breadstick croutons and vegetables, with a modest amount of fat from any dressing used. It provides a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C from the greens, and a rough calorie ballpark is around 250-350 kcal per serving, depending on dressing.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 70 mcg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1.5 cups (about 210 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of breadstick croutons instead of standard cubed bread adds a unique, elongated crunch and a subtle savory flavor, often seasoned with garlic or herbs. Nutritionally, it's a clever way to incorporate whole grains if whole-wheat breadsticks are used, boosting the fiber and mineral content.
