Piquillo Pepper Salad (ensalada De Pimientos De Piquillo)
Piquillo Pepper Salad, or Ensalada de Pimientos de Piquillo, is a classic dish from Extremaduran cuisine that showcases the delicious flavors of the region. This vibrant salad is perfect as a side dish or a light meal on its own, and it's incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 jar of Piquillo peppers, drained and sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced Piquillo peppers and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the peppers and onions, and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad 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
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large bowl
Tools
Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Piquillo Pepper Salad as a side dish with grilled meats or seafood, or enjoy it on its own as a light and refreshing meal.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can also add some crumbled feta cheese or olives to the salad.
Cost
$8