Pugliese Taralli Salad

Pugliese Taralli Salad is a traditional dish from the Puglia region of Italy. This refreshing salad features the beloved Pugliese snack, taralli, combined with fresh vegetables and a zesty vinaigrette dressing.

Pugliese Taralli Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup taralli, coarsely crushed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the crushed taralli, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
20 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 Pugliese Taralli Salad as a light lunch or as a side dish to accompany grilled meats or seafood.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can also sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad before serving.

Cost

$10