Piquillo Pepper And Manchego Salad

This Piquillo Pepper and Manchego Salad is a delightful dish from Castilian-Manchego cuisine, featuring the bold flavors of piquillo peppers and the rich creaminess of Manchego cheese.

Piquillo Pepper And Manchego Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 jar of piquillo peppers, drained and sliced
  • 8 oz Manchego cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens

Instructions

  1. Arrange the piquillo peppers and Manchego cheese on a serving platter.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the peppers and cheese.
  4. Place the mixed salad greens on top.
  5. Toss gently to combine before serving.

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
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Serving platter Small bowl

Tools

Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve this salad as a refreshing appetizer or as a side dish to complement a main course.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can sprinkle some toasted pine nuts or drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad before serving.

Cost

$15