Ensalada AlmorainaThis 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!
2mediumripe tomatoespeeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 1⅓ cups)
½teaspoonground cumin
1garlic cloveminced
1teaspoonground paprika
6tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
3tablespoonsred wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Salad:
1head escarolewashed, dried, and torn into pieces
Black olivespreferably Spanish, for garnish
2 to 3hard-boiled eggssliced 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.