Ensalada De Tomate Y Pan Picante (spicy Tomato And Bread Salad)

Ensalada de Tomate y Pan Picante, or Spicy Tomato and Bread Salad, is a traditional dish from Minorcan cuisine that is perfect for a light and refreshing meal. This salad is bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, crusty bread, and a kick of spice, making it a delightful addition to any summer spread.

Ensalada De Tomate Y Pan Picante (spicy Tomato And Bread Salad)

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 loaf of crusty bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, and torn bread.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the tomato and bread mixture, and toss gently to combine.
  4. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve the salad at room temperature and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
5g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ensalada de Tomate y Pan Picante as a side dish to grilled meats or seafood, or enjoy it as a light lunch on its own.

Tips & tricks

For an extra flavor boost, you can add some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil to the salad before serving.

Cost

$8