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.

Piquillo Pepper Salad (ensalada De Pimientos De Piquillo)

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced Piquillo peppers and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the peppers and onions, and toss to coat evenly.
  4. 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