Cheese-Cucumber Salad with Crunchy Croutons

When you want something crunchy, creamy, and fresh without heating up the kitchen, this Croutons, Cheese & Cucumber Salad fits the bill. Imagine crisp cucumber sticks and juicy tomato cubes mingled with salty cheese slices, topped with golden croutons for crunch. A touch of mayonnaise binds it all together, creating a balanced bite of textures: creamy, fresh, crispy. It’s fast to make, vibrant in color, and satisfying—ideal for a light lunch, quick dinner, or as an appetizer at a gathering. Sometimes, simplicity tastes best.

Mayonnaise is used in the salad, but you can replace it with sour cream. Or you can mix a little mayonnaise with a little sour cream, depending on your taste.

These are the ingredients you will need:

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  Firstly, prepare a deep salad bowl. Cut the cheese into sticks and transfer it to the bowl.
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  Cut the salami into sticks.
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  Cut the cucumbers into sticks.
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  Cut the tomato into cubes.
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  Add the croutons to the bowl. I used cheese-flavored croutons, but you can use any flavor you like.
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  Add the mayonnaise and stir with a spoon.

Recommendation:
If you are preparing the salad for a festive meal that will take place in a few hours, do not add the croutons all at once. Mix the salad with mayonnaise and refrigerate, then add the croutons before serving. If necessary, add a little more mayonnaise and mix everything well.