Almoraina Escarole Salad

Ensalada Almoraina
This revitalized Almoraina Escarole Salad retains the flavorsome essence of the original, featuring a zesty tomato and cumin dressing that beautifully complements the fresh and crisp escarole. It's a vibrant and enticing salad, perfect as a refreshing starter or a side dish for a variety of meals!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

For the Tomato and Cumin Dressing:

  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 1⅓ cups)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Salad:

  • 1 head escarole washed, dried, and torn into pieces
  • Black olives preferably Spanish, for garnish
  • 2 to 3 hard-boiled eggs sliced or cut into wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the Tomato and Cumin Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped tomatoes, ground cumin, minced garlic, ground paprika, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Gradually add the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  • Blend until well incorporated.
  • Assemble the Salad: Arrange the torn escarole pieces on individual salad plates.
  • Spoon the prepared tomato and cumin dressing generously over the escarole.
  • Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with black olives and slices or wedges of hard-boiled eggs.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 260 kcal
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Course Salad / Vegetables
Cuisine European / Spain
Diets Vegetarian