Spanish Mixed Salad
Spanish Mixed Salad, hailing from the heart of Spain, is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of simplicity and purity in Mediterranean cuisine. Traditionally a humble starter or side, this salad brings together crisp vegetables, hearty proteins, and bright, zesty dressings to awaken the palate and complement any main course.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups organic romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup heirloom tomatoes sliced into wedges
- 1 cup cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 100 grams canned white tuna drained, Spanish variety preferred
- 2 medium hard-boiled eggs quartered
- ¼ cup pitted black olives
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil preferably Spanish
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch sea salt to taste
- 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, layer the chopped romaine lettuce at the bottom to create a lush green base.
- Arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion over the lettuce, creating a colorful patchwork of fresh produce.
- Flake the drained tuna evenly across the salad, ensuring every serving gets a taste of the ocean.
- Nestle the quartered hard-boiled eggs and olives in the body of the salad for pops of white and black against the vibrant vegetables.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to combine all the flavors.
Notes
For a more robust flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the dressing. Substitute canned tuna with freshly seared tuna steaks for a more gourmet twist. Olives can be replaced with capers for a tangier taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 291mgPotassium: 355mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2550IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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